Some clergy mark Ash Wednesday with glitter to support LGBTQ faithful

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(STAR TRIBUNE) – Having ashes on her forehead on Ash Wednesday is nothing new for Amy Fox, a Lutheran who lives in Hastings.

But this year, she marked the usually solemn first day of Lent a little differently.

The cross on her forehead was drawn by an Episcopal priest on the sidewalk outside Geek Haven Coffee downtown. Mixed into the traditional ashes was a sparkly purple glitter, designed to symbolize support for the LGBTQ faithful.

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