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109th day and 16th week in 1970
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Orthodox Palm Sunday
Orthodox Palm Sunday, celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Christians, marks the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The day is also known as "Entry into Jerusalem Sunday" and is observed on the Sunday before Easter. Orthodox Christians commemorate the event by carrying palm branches and participating in processions, symbolizing the crowd's welcome of Jesus with palm leaves. Church services include special prayers, hymns, and the blessing of palm branches. Orthodox Palm Sunday serves as a joyous and festive prelude to Holy Week, as the faithful reflect on the significance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and anticipate the events leading to his crucifixion and resurrection.
Day Information
This day was 19973 days ago, today is 12/24/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is full moon, age 13.4 days, new moon May 5, full moon April 21.
Date ISO 8601 format: 1970-04-19T22:46:47-08:00
UTC date and time: 1970-04-20 06:46:47
Unix time: 9442007
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
At zenith: 11:52 AM
Length of day: 13h 12m