Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr, The Associated PressChildren paint a huge symbolic egg in preparation for Orthodox Easter, after the Palm Sunday mass at the St. Peter's Cathedral in the High-Petrovsky monastery in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, April, 9, 2017.
Sisters Nina Nalani, left and Zoejiani Hernandez hand out palms to members of the Coral Gables Congregational Church of Christ on Sunday, April 9, 2017, aIN CARAL GABLES, FLA.,t Salvadore Park where the Donkey Parade begins and travels south to Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ for their Palm Sunday Services in preparation of Easter Sunday.- Alvaro Barrientos, The Associated PressA donkey rests on the shoulder of a member of the ''La Pasion del Senor'' brotherhood during Palm Sunday, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.
- Martin Mejia, The Associated PressA man holds palm fronds during Palm Sunday mass in Lima, Peru, Sunday, April 9, 2017. For Christians, Palm Sunday marks Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, prior to his crucifixion.
- Jens Meyer, The Associated PressBelievers walk behind burning torches at the Palm Sunday procession in the old town of Heiligenstadt, central Germany, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The procession takes place with life-size figures from the Passion of Christ and under the presence of several thousands of faithful.
- Esteban Felix, The Associated PressA woman is reflected on a glass display cabinet during Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, April 9, 2017. For Christians, Palm Sunday marks Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, prior to his crucifixion.
- Juan Karita, The Associated PressPalm fronds weaved into crosses hang for sale on Palm Sunday outside the San Francisco Basilica in La Paz, Bolivia, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday, which begins the Christian church's most solemn period, marks for Christians, Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, before his crucifixion.
- Jens Meyer, The Associated PressBelievers carry a Jesus Christ figure from the scene 'Mocking' at the Palm Sunday procession in the old town of Heiligenstadt, central Germany, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The procession takes place with life-size figures from the Passion of Christ and under the presence of several thousand of faithful.
- Alik Keplicz, The Associated PressFaithful holding handmade palms wait for a procession in the village of Glinianka, Poland, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday opens the Holy Week which ends with Easter Sunday, the most important Christian holiday.
- Dieu Nalio Chery, The Associated PressGirls take picture before a Palm Sunday Mass in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday marks Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, prior to his crucifixion.
- Jens Meyer, The Associated PressBelievers follow a Jesus Christ figure from the scene 'Mocking' at the Palm Sunday procession in the old town of Heiligenstadt, central Germany, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The procession takes place with life-size figures from the Passion of Christ and under the presence of several thousands of faithful.
- Juan Karita, The Associated PressPeople hold palm fronds as they leave Palm Sunday mass at the San Francisco Basilica in La Paz, Bolivia, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday, which begins the Christian church's most solemn period, marks for Christians, Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, before his crucifixion.
- Sean Gallup, Getty ImagesCatholic Bishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort launches droplets of holy water towards churchgoers during a Palm Sunday mass at the Cathedral of Notre Dame on April 9, 2017 in Paris, France. Christians all over the world began celebrating Easter yesterday. The Holy Week continues through Easter Monday on April 17.
- Nariman El-Mofty, The Associated PressEthiopians pray during Palm Sunday mass inside the Cave Cathedral or St. Sama'ans Church on the Mokattam hills overlooking Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Christians in Egypt are celebrating Palm Sunday, the start of the Holy Week that leads up to Easter.
- Alessandra Tarantino, The Associated PressA nun holds a palm leaf as she waits for Pope Francis to celebrate a Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 9, 2017.
- Louai Beshara, AFP/Getty ImagesSyrian Christian Orthodox worshippers take part in a parade marking Palm Sunday at the Church of Saint Elias in the Syrian capital Damascus on April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of the Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.
- Arun Sankar, AFP/Getty ImagesAn Indian Christian worshipper holds a cross during a Palm Sunday Mass in Chennai on April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday marks the sixth and last Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week.
- Olga Maltseva, AFP/Getty ImagesGirls hold palm branches as they attend the Palm Sunday church service at Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, on April 9, 2017.
- Arun Sankar, AFP/Getty ImagesA Indian Christian worshippers offers prayers during Palm Sunday Mass in Chennai on April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday marks the sixth and last Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week.
- Patrick Baz, AFP/Getty ImagesLebanese Christians take part in a procession marking Palm Sunday in the capital Beirut on April 9, 2017.
- Gali Tibbon, AFP/Getty ImagesTOPSHOT - Catholic priests hold palm branches as they circle the aedicule during the Palm Sunday Easter procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 9, 2017. The ceremony is a landmark in the Roman Catholic calendar, marking the triumphant return of Christ to Jerusalem the week before his death, when a cheering crowd greeted him waving palm leaves. Palm Sunday marks the start of the most solemn week in the Christian calendar.
- Martin Mejia, The Associated PressWomen carry censers during a procession during Palm Sunday celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, April 9, 2017. For Christians, Palm Sunday marks Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, prior to his crucifixion.
- Jens Meyer, The Associated Presstrombone player plays in front of a Jesus Christ figure from the scene 'Mocking' at the Palm Sunday procession in the old town of Heiligenstadt, central Germany, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The procession takes place with life-size figures from the Passion of Christ and under the presence of several thousands of faithful.
- Arnulfo Franco, The Associated PressPalm fronds designs with crosses are on display outside La Merced church during a Palm Sunday mass in Panama City, Sunday, April 9, 2017. For Christians, Palm Sunday marks Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, prior to his crucifixion.
- A women bends over to venerate an icon depicting the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, during a Palm Sunday service at St. George Greek Orthodox Church St. Paul, April 9, 2017. Palm Sunday, a week before Easter, marks the last entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem before his crucifixion and is the beginning of Holy Week. Scott Takushi / Pioneer Press
- Young members of the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ are fascinated by 'Jeremiah' the donkey which participated in the donkey parade as part of Palm Sunday on April 9, 2017 in Coral Gables, Fla.
- With assistance from Hee Haw, a miniature donkey, Reverend Mary Kate Rejouis, right, conducts the Palm Liturgy on Palm Sunday at the front entrance of St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 2425 Colorado Ave. "On Palm Sunday we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem and it was a joyful day," Rejouis said. To view a slideshow visit www.dailycamera.com. Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer April 09, 2017
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Children paint a huge symbolic egg in preparation for Orthodox Easter, after the Palm Sunday mass at the St. Peter's Cathedral in the High-Petrovsky monastery in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, April, 9, 2017.
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Christians around the world are marking Palm Sunday by waving fronds, attending church services and visiting sites in the Holy Land at the start of the Holy Week that ends with Easter.
Crowds of faithful gathered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Many waved the fronds to symbolize how worshippers greeted Jesus over 2,000 years ago as he triumphantly returned to Jerusalem.
Later in the day, hundreds of Christian pilgrims are expected to march behind a white donkey from the Mount of Olives to the holy city, retracing Jesus’ traditional route into Jerusalem.
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