What is commemorated on Palm Sunday?


Today, April 2, the Church Catholic commemorates the Palm Sundaywhich starts the Easter, which concludes with Easter Sunday. This Christian holiday is movable because it falls on the Sunday before Easter, that is, the sixth sunday of lent.

During this day, the triumphal entry of Jesus to Jerusalem is remembered, the Holy City that expresses the manifestation as King and as Messiah. This event is mentioned in each of the four canonical gospels.

According to biblical texts, on this day Jesus was received by several followers, who waved palms and olive branches, who also placed him as a rug as he rode past on a donkey (formerly a prince’s mount). The crowd that followed him shouted: “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

This Sunday many believers go out in procession carrying palm and olive leaves until they reach the churchwhere the Eucharist takes place Palm Sunday. Once in the churchbefore the mass, the priest proceeds to bless the branches.

Easter day by day

Holy Monday:

As explained in biblical texts, here Jesus he shows his power and authority by expelling the merchants from the temple that had been turned into a market. This day represents the importance of respecting sacred places and the authority of Christ as a divine figure.

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Jesus expels the money changers from the temple (EXTERNAL SOURCE)

Holy Tuesday:

In general, this day is considered as a preparation date for the Paschal Triduum, from Thursday to Sunday, which commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. In the biblical texts, here Christ announces his death before his disciples.

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Jesus announces his death before his disciples (EXTERNAL SOURCE)

Holy Wednesday:

It is considered the beginning of Easter. It is the moment when Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for 30 coins, handing him over to those who did not want him alive.

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Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for 30 coins

Holy Thursday:

This day is remembered as the last supper with the apostles, a meeting in which Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. In addition, this date, according to biblical texts, is remembered for the kiss of Judas’s betrayal and forgiveness for his acts.

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The kiss of Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus and forgiveness for his actions (EXTERNAL SOURCE)

Holy Friday:

According to religious writings, Jesus he is put on trial and tortured before being crucified. After his death, the faithful unnail his body and deliver it to his mother. In general, on this day the death of Christ is reflected and it is also taken into account that this day of the week is when Judas repents and hangs himself.

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Judas Iscariot repents and hangs himself (EXTERNAL SOURCE)

Saturday of Glory:

On this day the most important liturgical celebration of Christianity takes place, since it marks the end of the period of mourning and reflection that has taken place during the Easter. According to biblical texts, the disciples of Jesus they await his resurrection, after his death on the cross.

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Jesus’ disciples await his resurrection, after his death on the cross (EXTERNAL SOURCE)

Easter Sunday:

In some countries it is also known as Easter Sunday. This date is the most important celebration in the Christian liturgical calendar as it commemorates the resurrection of Christ after his death on the cross, according to the biblical narrative.

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The resurrection of Jesus after his death on the cross (EXTERNAL SOURCE)

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