The event of the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem preceded the voluntary suffering of Christ for all of humanity. This historical event is narrated by all four evangelists. The shortest summary of the Lord’s entrance to Jerusalem can be found in the Gospel of John.
The entry of the Lord into Jerusalem was performed with special solemnity. Christ, surrounded by his disciples and numerous people, was sent from Bethany (a village near Jerusalem) to free suffering.
The Evangelicals tell us that Christ asked his disciples to bring him a young donkey and a donkey before descending from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem. It was on a young foal that Christ descended from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem. This was a sign of peace, since horses in ancient Israel were used mainly in military operations.
When Christ was approaching Jerusalem, the people of the city went out to meet him with joyful exclamations: "Hosanna in the highest, hosanna to the Son of David." At the same time, people laid palm branches before Christ and glorified the Savior for all his miracles, which Christ performed during his public ministry.
Such a royal reception was due to the fact that a day before this Christ had resurrected in Bethany Lazarus, who had been dead for four days. Rumors about this event could not fail to reach Jerusalem, since Bethany is located near the main city of ancient Israel.
In the event of the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the Lord’s voluntary procession of suffering is seen. Christ knew that a few days would pass, and people who shouted “hosanna” to Him would ask for the crucifixion of the Savior from Pilate.
The feast of the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem is otherwise called Palm Sunday in Russia. Celebrations dedicated to this event in Orthodox churches are held on the last Sunday before Easter.
