AFP
Police were also strengthening their deployment inside Jerusalem's Old City to ensure the protection of crowds of Christian pilgrims in town to celebrate Easter, Rosenfeld said. The Israeli military, meanwhile, announced Sunday a nine-day closure of ...
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Worshippers at Palm Sunday services celebrate Jesus Christ's entrance into ...
Florida Today
Countless other Space Coast congregations did likewise during the Christian holy day, which occurs the week before Easter. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, where the Bible states that supporters greeted him with palm and ...
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AFP
Jerusalem: Christian face restrictions during Holy Week
Independent Catholic News
For Christians, Holy Week in Jerusalem has a special spiritual connection. The Old City, its gates and roads, the Mount of Olives, Via Dolorosa and The Holy Sepulchre Church, where pilgrims from all over the world journey to, are equally important to ...
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Justin Bieber Thanks Fans After 'Rough' Israel Trip
AceShowbiz
He later managed to avoid fans and photographers by visiting Jerusalem in the early hours of the morning after his gig in the country on Thursday (14Apr11), and now the committed Christian has told of his joy following the trip. ...
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AceShowbiz
Goodwill March in Prague centre supports Israel
Prague Daily Monitor
"We want to support good relations between the Czech and Jewish nations, between the Czech Republic and the state of Israel," Mojmir Kallus, chairman of the Czech branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), told CTK. ...
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The good book, re-edited
Kansas City Star
It started with overtures from Pope John Paul II between 1979 and 2000, during which time he visited Auschwitz and Jerusalem. After following his predecessor to Auschwitz in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI slammed Holocaust deniers in 2009, then set off on an ...
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Christians across the region celebrate Palm Sunday
Press of Atlantic City
Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday today. Those who recognize Palm Sunday believe that as Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, people laid palms – which they were carrying as a celebratory symbol of Passover – on the ground before ...
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...THIS YEAR IN JERUSALEM
The Metropolitain
Christians making their Lenten devotions throng the Garden of Gesthemene and the Mount of Olives. Across the Kidron Valley there is a breathtaking view of the storied pale stone fortress walls and the golden Dome of the Rock, Qubbat as-Sakhrah, ...
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The Metropolitain
Palm Sunday
Christian Post
Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem must have been one of those moments for His disciples. It had appeared to be such a wonderful day for them-and it was, but for different reasons than they realized. They thought the Messiah had come to reestablish ...
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Palm Sunday Events
WKBW-TV
By Lou Chilelli Buffalo, NY (WKBW) -- Christians throughout the world attended Palm Sunday services today. Here in our area...the faithful gathered to mark the start of Holy Week and to look ahead to another import event taking place next month. ...
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Renewal for Christians, Jews alike
Providence Journal
NORTH SMITHFIELD — In a mill-era church near the northern Rhode Island border, children and parents Sunday clutched palm fronds, sang hymns and remembered the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem two millennia ago. Jesus –– no Roman general — rode into town ...
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Providence Journal
A Passover Present From Obama
American Thinker
Easter commemorates Jesus' Last Supper in Jerusalem, when, as an observant Jew, he also recited the Passover story. For serious Christians, Easter is a yearly reminder of the life, death, and meaning of Jesus of Nazareth. By all means let us celebrate ...
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Taking path of faith
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
WILKES-BARRE -- Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians and celebrates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Ariana Saxe and Ruth Ann Sweeney help Cheyenne Zyskowski of Laurel Run onto a miniature horse named Precious Faith on ...
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Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Palm Sunday observed
Express Buzz
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Christians in the city marked the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem by organising the annual procession through the capital city holding palm leaves. Archbishop M Soosaipakiam of the Latin Catholic Church led the service at the ...
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Joyful songs mark start of Holy Week in Putnam
Norwich Bulletin
By MATTHEW L. BROWN Jesus' return to Jerusalem was celebrated in music Sunday by the members of several local church choirs during the Congregational Church of Putnam's 82nd annual Palm Sunday Concert of Sacred Music. For Christians, Palm Sunday marks ...
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Critically injured moped driver is pastor of Schuylkill Haven church
Republican & Herald
by thomas leskin (staff writer tleskin@republicanherald.com) MOUNT CARBON - The Schuylkill Haven man critically injured Saturday in a moped accident on rain-soaked Route 61 is the pastor of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St., ...
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Republican & Herald
Members of underground church arrested in Beijing
Tampabay.com
While China's Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, Christians are required to worship in churches run by state-controlled organizations. Strong winds and tinder-dry conditions presented more challenges Sunday for firefighters battling a spate ...
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Israel closes West Bank for Passover
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- The Israel Defense Forces have imposed a general closure on Palestinians in the West Bank during Passover. The closure went into effect Sunday night at one minute to midnight and will remain in place until late on April 26, ...
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Christians mark start of Holy Week
Poughkeepsie Journal
Francis Kfodwo, of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. “Do not be discouraged, whatever your are going through,” he said. Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem, and starts Holy Week in the Christian calendar.
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Photo gallery "Willow Sunday" marked in Russia
The Voice of Russia
On the last Sunday before Easter, Christians celebrate Palm Sunday - the feast of Jesus' Triumphal entry into Jerusalem, or Willow Sunday as we call it in Russia. This year, the holiday fell on April 17th. People in Russia traditionally sanctify willow ...
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The Voice of Russia
Star Shots | Waldo Tower, Spotlight Dance Cup competition, Palm Sunday
Kansas City Star
... in El Salvador where villagers are uniquely known for preparing their palm fronds with flowers. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and is the start of the Christian Holy Week. (AP Photo/Luis Romero) Luis Romero.
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Kansas City Star
Why The Rapture is Indeed Madness
Opposing Views
Most all Jews, Christians, Muslims, and early Roman Catholics thought of Jerusalem as the key city on earth too. This we know from looking at the Biblical evidence and other writings. Why bother with the Crusades if this wasn't true? ...
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Opposing Views
Donkey leads Palm Sunday procession in Finsbury Park
Hackney Gazette
It is the fifth year that Christian churches in and around Finsbury Park have gathered to hold an ecumenical service to bless the palms on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Christ's procession into Jerusalem on a donkey where he was ...
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Hackney Gazette
Apr. 18: Passover Begins Edition
Patch.com
Congregation Beth-El, located at 99 Jerusalem Avenue in Massapequa since 1956, is a egalitarian Conservative Synagogue. Beth-El's interim Rabbi is Stephen Chaim Listfield, who is filling the post until a permanent Rabbi can be hired next year. ...
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Storms leave 40 dead...New rules for air controllers...Palm Sunday observed
9&10 News
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Christians from around the world have observed Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, marking the day Jesus arrived in the city ahead of his crucifixion. Christian pilgrims joined local Palestinian Christians in the traditional march ...
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Armenian Question Today II
Times.am
Structurally, it is a transnational organization with four administratively independent hierarchal sees — namely, the Catholicosates of St. Etchmiadzin and Cilicia, as well as the Patriarchates of Jerusalem and Constantinople (the latter three ...
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Times.am
Crucifying Jesus: Killing a Radical
Rutherford Institute
Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion (2006) For those who profess to be Christians, the week leading up to Easter is the most sacred time of the year, commemorating as it does the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet while Jesus is a revered ...
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Job fear after cross put in van
BBC News
... Christian country, it should give people serious pause for thought." The palm cross is so called because it is usually made from the fronds of a palm leaf, which according to the Bible were laid on the ground when Jesus entered Jerusalem. ...
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Day the children led worship
Fiji Times
In many Christian churches, Palm Sunday is marked by the distribution of palm leaves (often tied into crosses) to the assembled worshipers. "The difficulty of procuring palms for that day's ceremonies has led to the substitution of boughs of box, yew, ...
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After church fire, grieving parishioners attend Palm Sunday service
Los Angeles Times
Sunday was Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday, when Christians mark Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion. The pre-Easter message about Jesus' suffering, betrayal and crucifixion was especially poignant given what the parish had seen over ...
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Los Angeles Times
Feature: The VIisita Iglesia Lenten tradition in Leyte
Philippine Information Agency
This Lenten tradition was introduced by the Spanish colonizers, and goes back to the time of the early church when Christians would visit the seven great basilicas in Rome for the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Maundy Thursday. ...
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Workshop for the Episcopal Women in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle ...
Anglican Communion News Service
A number of issues of concern were on the agenda for future discussions which included The Existence of Arab Christians in the Middle East, Co-existence, more involvement of Women's Work in the life of the Church, Gender and Family Violence, etc. ...
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Christians March thru Jerusalem - Defenders of the Catholic Faith
By Steve Ray
It is Palm Sunday and Christians in the Holy Land (only 1.5%of the population) are making their presence felt today. Moving, uplifting, joyous – celebrating the Life and Passion of Christ. Palm branches everywhere! ...
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5 Things to Know Today, April 17
The feast commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as mentioned in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. In many Christian churches, ...
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But West Bank and Gaza Christians reaching Jerusalem even during holidays has become a privilege, rather than a spiritual right. To get to Jerusalem, ...
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Christians to mark Palm Sunday today
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Christians mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem
Christians mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem. By The Associated Press. Today's Most Discussed Stories. Obama sets goal to cut deficit by $4 trillion in 12 years ...
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United Jerusalem - - Israel-News Today -- 4/17/2011
JERUSALEM – Thousands of Christians from around the world, beating drums and holding green palm fronds, marked Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, celebrating the ...
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Jerusalem: Christian face restrictions during Holy Week on ...
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Posted: 3:57 a.m. today. Updated: 11:46 a.m. today ... JERUSALEM — Thousands of Christians from around the world, beating drums and holding green palm ...
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BY ISRAEL TODAY—. The Jewish online media scene is abuzz with a story published by Israel's Ynet news portal concerning a group of 1000 American Christians ...
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Elmira Christians recall Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem - Topix
Elmira Christians recall Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem Today marks beginning of Holy Week Comments Members of Grace Episcopal Church in Elmira kicked off Holy ...
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Today is Palm Sunday, the start of the Christian Holy Week. Palm Sunday commemorates the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, an event that was celebrated by his ...
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Christians mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem
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