April 10, 2017 08:19 am | Updated 08:19 am IST - KOCHI
Faithful holding palm leaves during a procession from St. Mary’s Basilica in the city on Palm Sunday.
KOCHI: The faithful in the city joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate Palm Sunday.
Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry led the ceremonies at St. Mary’s Basilica.
The ceremonies at St. Francis Cathedral were attended by hundreds of faithful. Ceremonies were also held in churches under various Christian denominations in the city.
Palm Sunday opens the Holy Week, which recalls the sufferings and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament.
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