Christians mark Palm Sunday with Munyonyo procession
Mar 24, 2024
During the mass, Christians were urged to be merciful, faithful, and also to reflect Jesus in their lives.
(Photo by Juliet Ann Lukwago)
Juliet Anna Lukwago
Journalist @New Vision
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Christians thronged Uganda Martyrs Shrine Munyonyo to join Christians worldwide in celebrating Palm Sunday that marks the start to the Holy Week.
The procession began with a seminarian riding a donkey to re-enact Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.
A seminarian riding a donkey to re-enact Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. (Photo by Juliet Ann Lukwago)
Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set out on the ground along his path, according to the Bible.
(Photo by Juliet Anna Lukwago)
Christians who joined the procession engaged in songs and praise. “Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” they sang. “Hosanna” is a plea for salvation and an exclamation of adoration.
(Photo by Juliet Anna Lukwago)
During the mass, Christians were urged to be merciful, faithful, and also to reflect Jesus in their lives.
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