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Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem

Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, also known as Palm Sunday, is a significant event in Christian tradition that commemorates Jesus" triumphal entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. This event is described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Orthodox Christians celebrate the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem with special services and processions. In many Orthodox churches, priests and parishioners carry palm branches, symbolic of the branches laid down before Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. This symbolizes the people welcoming Jesus as their king and Messiah. Icons depicting the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem often show Jesus riding on a donkey, with people waving palm branches and spreading their cloaks on the ground before him. The icon serves as a visual reminder of Jesus" humble and triumphant entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah. The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is a significant event in the Christian liturgical calendar, marking the beginning of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter Sunday. It is a time of reflection on Jesus" sacrifice and a reminder of the importance of humility and obedience in the Christian faith.