Saturday, April 1, 2023

Palm Sunday

This feast commemorates the triumphal entry to Jerusalem of Christ, one of the events mentioned in each of the four Gospels. It also marks the first day of Holy Week. Many churches celebrate with crosses made from palm leaves (and sometimes the leaves themselves), along with set songs - a favourite being ‘Ride on! Ride on in Majesty!’

According to the Gospels, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. This was important, as the Jews were waiting for the Messiah, a prophesied figure. To their minds, it would be a warrior, who would come to deliver them from the Romans. However, a donkey was a symbol of peace, not war…
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