Holy family basilica administrator Father Michael Ndichu, priest Simon Mwangi and Kakamega deacon Joachim Namasambu lead Christians to mark Palm Sunday, along City hall way, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
A section of Nairobi residents on Sunday took to the streets to mark Palm Sunday, led by spiritual leaders from the Catholic Church.
This year's Palm Sunday falls on April 13.
The day is both a celebration and a prelude to the sombre events of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday.
The symbolism of Palm Sunday goes beyond historical remembrance—it invites believers to consider the deeper spiritual message behind Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.
Riding a donkey, a humble beast of burden, Jesus presented himself not as a conquering king, but as a messenger of peace.
It also marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, an event described in all four canonical gospels of the Bible.
Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus Christ as he entered the city.
Observed by Christians worldwide, Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week.
In Western Christianity, this is the beginning of the last week of the solemn season of Lent, preceding Eastertide.
In Eastern Christianity, however, Holy Week commences after the conclusion of Great Lent.
In some traditions, Palm Sunday also marks the start of
deeper personal reflection.
Holy family basilica administrator Father Michael Ndichu, priest Simon Mwangi and Kakamega deacon Joachim Namasambu lead Christians to mark Palm Sunday, which commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem during a procession along City hall way, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Faithful carry palm leaves during Palm Sunday to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem along City hall way, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Holy family basilica administrator Father Michael Ndichu, priest Simon Mwangi and Kakamega deacon Joachim Namasambu lead Christians to mark Palm Sunday, which commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem during a procession along City hall way, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Faithful carry palm leaves during Palm Sunday to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem along City hall way, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Faithful carry palm leaves during Palm Sunday to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem along City hall way, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Faithful carry palm leaves during Palm Sunday to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem along City hall way, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Faithful carry palm leaves during Palm Sunday to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi on April 13, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
