Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday, Dzaghgazart, is the feast of Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
Having raised Lazarus from the dead, Christ was hailed by the people as the Messiah and new King of Israel.
By entering Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, the Old Testament prophesy was fulfilled.
The people hailed him shouting “Hosannah! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” And they spread flowers and palm branches before Him.
Today, we celebrate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem with a procession around the Church, holding palms and decorated long candles.
