Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus Christ's triumphant Entry into Jerusalem shortly before His Passion.
Why palms or branches?
The Gospel describes the crowd greeting Christ with branches. Orthodox communities use palms, willow, or other local greenery.
Is it only a joyful feast?
Its joy immediately opens into Holy Week as the Church prepares to follow Christ toward the Cross.
See What Is Pascha?
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Established with the blessing of V. Rev. Fr. Wiaczeslaw, Rector of Orthodox Christian Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (NY). |
