Palm Sunday

noun

: the Sunday before Easter celebrated in commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

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These include: Palm Sunday: commemorating when Jesus entered Jerusalem Holy Thursday: commemorating the Last Supper and washing of feet Good Friday: commemorating Jesus' crucifixion and death Easter Sunday: commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Why is Easter 2024 in March? —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024 In 2021, a newlywed couple blew themselves up outside a packed cathedral during Palm Sunday Mass, wounding 20 people in the city of Makassar. —

Peter Guo, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2024 In 2021, two suicide bombers attacked Sacred Heart Cathedral in Makassar on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island during a Palm Sunday Mass, injuring at least 14 people. —

Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024 Other examples include Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday. —

Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Palm Sunday