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Macedonia 09.04.23 | 11:09

Orthodox Christians in Macedonia celebrate Palm Sunday

Orthodox Christians in Macedonia celebrate Palm Sunday today, according to the Julian calendar. The day marks the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the beginning of the week of passion. It’s celebrated by mass in the churches across the country, where branches are given to faithful.
Macedonia 25.04.21 | 08:42

Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday

Orthodox Christians in Macedonia and across the world celebrate Palm Sunday today, according to the Old Style Julian Calendar. The day marks the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the start of the Passion Week. In Macedonia, the day has been celebrated since early Christianity, in the 3rd century.
Macedonia 11.04.20 | 10:30

Macedonia celebrates Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday under lockdown

Macedonian Orthodox Christians are celebrating Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday this weekend, while ordered into lockdown over the coronavirus epidemic. The holidays mark the miracle of Jesus and his entry into Jerusalem, in the lead up to his crucifixion. Easter is especially massively celebrated in...
Macedonia 21.04.19 | 08:31

Orthodox Macedonians celebrate Palm Sunday

Orthodox Christians in Macedonia celebrate Cvetnici/Palm Sunday, a holiday which honors Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and begins Passion Week. The holiday follows Lazarus Saturday, or the resurrection of Lazarus of Bethany. The Macedonian Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar, and this year Passion...

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