Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, when palm branches were placed in his path.
It marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent.
In the Roman Catholic Church, palm fronds are blessed with an aspergillum outside the church building in an event called the “blessing of palms.” Anglican and Roman Catholic churches give out small crosses made from palm leaves.
The liturgy begins with a blessing and procession of palms, but prime attention is given to a lengthy reading of the Passion.
The palms are often taken home by the members of the congregation to serve as sacraments.
Palm Sunday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar after Christmas and Easter.
Palm Sunday is now recognized in all churches and is not only celebrated by Anglican and Roman Catholic churches.
Story by: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Belinda Quansah
