Holy Week 2011: Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ celebrated entry into Jerusalem just a few days before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The feast commemorates Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Palms are blessed with an aspergilium before the mass. During this time the story of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem is read. After the blessing procession takes place. The palms are saved until the following year to be burned as the source of ashes in Ash Wednesday service.

This Sunday is also known as Passion Sunday to commemorate Jesus capture, sufferings and death. The liturgical color of the day is Red, the color of blood.

Here are some photos taken during the palm sunday service at St. John's Cathedral