Christian congregations across the globe will commence Holy Week this Sunday by observing Palm Sunday, which commemorates Christ’s celebrated arrival in Jerusalem. However, observances in Israel will be subdued this year because of the ongoing conflict with Iran, leading officials to cancel Jerusalem’s traditional Palm Sunday procession as a security precaution.
Holy Week serves as the lead-up to Easter Sunday, which falls on April 5th this year. Many congregations will observe Maundy Thursday during the week, and the majority will conduct Good Friday services before reaching the Easter celebration.
