Liturgical Calendar & Feasts
Palm Sunday (Entry into Jerusalem)
Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, greeted by crowds waving palm branches and crying 'Hosanna!' Celebrated the Sunday before Pascha. The faithful carry palm or willow branches blessed at the service. One of the 12 Great Feasts. Marks the beginning of Holy Week.
Sources
- Matthew 21:1-11 the Greek New Testament
- John 12:12-19 the Greek New Testament
- Menaion / Lenten Triodion the OCA calendar