Mangaluru: Christians across the city celebrated Palm Sunday marking the beginning of the Holy Week, on Sunday, March 20.
The day celebrates the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection.
Christians gathered at designated places to collect the palm leaves blessed by priests. Later they took them to the churches in procession. The procession signifies the welcoming of Jesus Christ. After which mass was held in the churches.
Another important days of the Holy Week, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the day of the Crucifiction of Jesus, will be observed.
