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Orthodox Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

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On April 8, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Since palm leaves cannot be obtained in... 08.04.2012, Sputnik International

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Orthodox Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

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On April 8, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Since palm leaves cannot be obtained in Russia, believers use willow branches.

On April 8, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Since palm leaves cannot be obtained in Russia, believers use willow branches.

© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankOn April 8, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

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On April 8, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

© RIA Novosti . Konstantin Chalabov / Go to the mediabankSince palm leaves cannot be obtained in Russia, believers use willow branches.

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Since palm leaves cannot be obtained in Russia, believers use willow branches.

© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankTherefore, the holiday is widely known in Russia as Willow Sunday.

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Therefore, the holiday is widely known in Russia as Willow Sunday.

© RIA Novosti . Konstantin Chalabov / Go to the mediabankBelievers take willow branches to church for consecration.

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Believers take willow branches to church for consecration.

© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Ankov / Go to the mediabankWillow goes into blossom rather early in northern latitudes.

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Willow goes into blossom rather early in northern latitudes.

© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Ankov / Go to the mediabankThe branches are consecrated during the divine service on Saturday night.

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The branches are consecrated during the divine service on Saturday night.

© RIA Novosti . Maxim Bogodvid / Go to the mediabankPalm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, which ends with Easter on April 15.

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Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, which ends with Easter on April 15.

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Orthodox Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday.

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