Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, which commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ according to Christian belief.
According to the accounts, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while crowds of people greeted him by waving palm branches and spreading them on the road in front of him. This event is often referred to as the “Triumphal Entry.”
In many Christian traditions, Palm Sunday is celebrated with special church services where palm branches are blessed and distributed to the congregation. The palms are often woven into crosses or other shapes as symbols of peace and victory. The day is marked by songs, prayers, and readings from the Bible recounting Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the events leading up to his crucifixion.
Palm Sunday Procession at Sta. Teresita Del Niño Jesus Parish
“La Jumenta” is a Spanish term that translates to “The Female Donkey” in English. Donkeys, including female ones, have been historically significant in various cultures and regions, serving as pack animals, working animals, and even symbolic figures in religious and cultural contexts.
La Jumenta | Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish
La Jumenta | National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles
La Jumenta | Immaculate Conception Tanza Parish
