Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week , which is the last week of Lent which starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday

It is an event observed by Christians worldwide including Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists and Presbyterians.

The day celebrates Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem riding on a donkey days before he was crucified.

Palm Sunday always falls on the Sunday before Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

This year, Palm Sunday is on 14 April, Good Friday falls on 19 April and Easter Sunday is on 21 April.

Some Christian worshippers in Ibadan the Oyo State capital went on procession bearing palm frond to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.

Radio Nigeria correspondent, Rotimi Famakin who monitored the event report that clerics called on Nigerian leaders to imbibe the lessons portrayed by Jesus Christ.

At Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Agbowo, Methodist Church Nigeria, Eko Tedo, Dugbe and The Cathedral of Saint James The Great, Oke Bola worshippers went on procession holding palm fronds while also singing between the hours of 7 o clock and 10 o clock in the morning.

Special songs were also rendered during the service to reflect humility, love of Jesus Christ to children and sinners.

In a sermon entitled beyond man’s praise, Professor Kolawole Jayeoba, who is also the cathedral priest of the Saint James Cathedral urged Christians to emulate attitude of humility demonstrated by Jesus Christ, trust and praise him when confronted with crises.

Professor Jayeoba implored political leaders in Nigeria to rule with the fear of god as they would give account of their stewardship.

In an interview, minister in charge, Methodist Church Nigeria, Eko Tedo, Dugbe, Ibadan, very reverend Abraham Akinyode advised political leaders in the country help the less privileged as performed lord Jesus while on earth

Very Reverend Akinyode also emphasized the need for Nigerians to submissive and generous at all time.

pub-5160901092443552

Related Posts

  1. fleck 5600 timer says:

    Fantastic goods from you, man. I have consider your stuff previous to and you are just extremely
    fantastic. I actually like what you’ve obtained here, really like what you
    are saying and the way in which through which you are saying it.
    You are making it entertaining and you continue to
    take care of to keep it wise. I can’t wait to read much more
    from you. That is really a terrific site.

  2. fleck 5600sxt digital sxt metered whole house system says:

    Hey there! I realize this is somewhat off-topic but I
    had to ask. Does building a well-established website like yours require a large amount of
    work? I’m completely new to operating a blog however I do write in my diary everyday.
    I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my personal experience and views online.
    Please let me know if you have any recommendations or tips for brand new aspiring blog
    owners. Appreciate it!

  3. Hi there friends, fastidious article and good urging commented here, I am genuinely enjoying by these.

  4. It’s going to be end of mine day, however before
    finish I am reading this wonderful piece of writing to increase my knowledge.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *