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Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. The Passion narrative is read, and the faithful participate throughout the reading.
A priest holds palms on Palm Sunday. (photo: Grant Whitty / Unsplash)
When is Palm Sunday 2024?
Palm Sunday is on March 31, 2024.
What is the meaning of Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. As Jesus entered the city on a donkey, people gathered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across Jesus’ path, shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” It is also significant because it fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. For example, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9.
When was Palm Sunday first celebrated?
According to Brittanica, the earliest evidence of Palm Sunday being celebrated dates back to the eighth century.
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When is Palm Sunday 2024?
Palm Sunday is on March 31, 2024.
What is the meaning of Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. As Jesus entered the city on a donkey, people gathered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across Jesus’ path, shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” It is also significant because it fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. For example, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9.
When was Palm Sunday first celebrated?
According to Brittanica, the earliest evidence of Palm Sunday being celebrated dates back to the eighth century.
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The Most Popular Questions About Palm Sunday — and Their Answers
Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. The Passion narrative is read, and the faithful participate throughout the reading.
