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5 Facts About Palm Sunday
What We Know About the Day That Kicks off ‘Holy Week’
Today is Palm Sunday. It’s a day celebrated worldwide by Christians across various denominations. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, which of course culminates with Easter Sunday.
Here are five (5) facts about Palm Sunday:
Fact #1 — Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday is a day that celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, which took place days before his crucifixion. The biblical account of Jesus’ triumphal entry can be found in all four Gospels (Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–44; and John 12:12–19).
Fact #2 — Christians began celebrating Palm Sunday in the 4th Century
The annual observance of Palm Sunday began in the fourth century, shortly after Christians were granted religious freedom in the Roman Empire.
Fact #3 — Jesus’ triumphal entry was presented as a fulfillment of messianic prophecy
According to the four Gospel accounts, Jesus intentionally rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. His entry was orchestrated to fulfill the…
