Audio By Carbonatix
Christians in Ghana are joining others around the world to observe Palm Sunday today, March 24, 2024.
The Day, also known as Passion Day, is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, prior to His crucifixion.
It is the final Sunday of Lent, and the beginning of the Holy Week on the Christian Calendar.
In Ghana, the Day is commemorated with processions of churches through some principal streets with members waving palm branches, and handkerchiefs, while singing “Hosanna, Hosanna”.
According to Gospel, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey and was welcomed by the townspeople with songs of praise, as some paid homage by throwing clothes and palm branches on the ground for Him to walk on.
The palm frond has been incorporated into Christian iconography to represent the victory of martyrs, and of the spirit over the flesh.
Latest Stories
-
RCI Immanuel Temple donates supplies to Motherly Love Orphanage
12 minutes -
COCOBOD asks investors to fund cocoa purchases, but proceeds may also repay old debt
35 minutes -
Gov’t hands over site for construction of 160-bed Savannah Regional Hospital
42 minutes -
NCPTA clarifies GH¢200 cap on PTA dues and levies per parent
46 minutes -
Asante Kotoko part ways with coach Eric Tinkler
48 minutes -
GTA calls for ultra-modern Cocoa Museum in Western North
51 minutes -
NPP says concerns over delegates’ register addressed ahead of October 3 polls
51 minutes -
PwC Ghana appoints George Arhin as Country Senior Partner
56 minutes -
New Economy will turn imports into opportunities for Ghanaian production – Ato Forson
56 minutes -
Two Ada SHS students convicted, placed on 12-month good behaviour bond
60 minutes -
Samson’s Take: Verify the badge – and verify the story
1 hour -
Treasury bill demand rebounds as investors submit GH¢3.66bn in bids
1 hour -
Listing 10 SOEs will strengthen governance, limit political interference – Mahama
1 hour -
Mahama announces 1,200MW state-owned gas power plant deal by end of 2026
1 hour -
COCOBOD sets up Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3bn for cocoa sector
1 hour