Pics: Stanley Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Mar 25: The Christian community celebrated Palm Sunday amid chanting of ‘Hosanna’ on March 25 in various parishes in city as well as in various parts of coastal districts
Palm Sunday marks the arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, where his disciples gave him a warm welcome by waving palm leaves, a gesture to signify the victory of good over evil. Palm Sunday also marks the beginning of the Holy Week.
Thousands of devotees carrying palm leaves marched in unison in different parishes including Rosario Cathedral, Milagres, Valencia, Bendore, Jeppu, Cascia, Urwa and Kulshekar.
Valencia Church
The Holy Week will end on Easter Sunday with ceremonies including on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day.
Palm Sunday celebration at other churches:
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Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/ New York, USA.
Sun, Mar 25 2018This is the Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday for Christians all over the world. Keep it Holy throughout the year with peace and harmony with God's blessings. Thanks to Stanley Bantwal for the photo coverage of this event.
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dominic-dsouza-Rudy, mudarangady mauritius
Sun, Mar 25 2018GOD BLESS US
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Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi
Sun, Mar 25 2018Let us have a meaningful blessed holy week begining from Palm Sunday
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Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai
Sun, Mar 25 2018As the holy week begins with the waving of palms and singing praises of the Lord. wishing all of you a blessed Palm Sunday.
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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Sun, Mar 25 2018Rejoice in the Lord this Palm Sunday ...
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