Palm fronds for distribution on Palm Sunday being prepared under the supervision of Archpriest Fr Dr Thomas Menachery at the Major Archiepiscopal Martha Mariam Archdeacon’s pilgrimage church, in Kuravilangad. Photo: Manorama
Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Christians celebrated Palm Sunday, with processions carrying palm leaves in churches.
The liturgical services on Palm Sunday remember the Jews welcoming Jesus Christ into Jerusalem with royal honours, carrying olive branches. This marks the beginning of Holy Week, the days commemorating his suffering and crucifixion.
Palm Sunday was observed around the globe and in India it was celebrated with religious fervour in Christian-majority Mizoram.
Children held Palm Sunday processions in the early morning in various parts of the state. They came out to the streets in towns and villages carrying palm leaves, chanting ‘Hosanna’ and singing songs to celebrate Jesus’s triumphal entry to the holy city. Palm Sunday has been trending on Google for the past many hours.
The processions held by respective churches were also joined by some adults. Special prayer services were held at churches of different Christian denominations in many states. Special teas were served by churches as part of the celebrations.
(With inputs from PTI)
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