Iraqi Christians gather at St Joseph's Church in Erbil to celebrate Palm Sunday. All photos: AFP
Iraqi Christians gather at St Joseph's Church in Erbil to celebrate Palm Sunday. All photos: AFP
A large number of children also joined the celebrations in the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region.
A large number of children also joined the celebrations in the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region.
The festivities mark the triumphant return of Christ to Jerusalem the week before his crucifixion.
The festivities mark the triumphant return of Christ to Jerusalem the week before his crucifixion.
St Joseph's Church in Erbil drew a large number of worshippers during the Palm Sunday.
St Joseph's Church in Erbil drew a large number of worshippers during the Palm Sunday.
Members of the clergy get ready to mark Palm Sunday.
Members of the clergy get ready to mark Palm Sunday.
According to Christian tradition, a cheering crowd greeted Jesus Christ waving palm leaves upon his return to Jerusalem.
According to Christian tradition, a cheering crowd greeted Jesus Christ waving palm leaves upon his return to Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday marks the first day of the Easter week.
Palm Sunday marks the first day of the Easter week.
Young devotees sing hailing the triumphant entry of Christ.
Young devotees sing hailing the triumphant entry of Christ.

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Occasion marked at St Joseph's Church in Erbil

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April 10, 2022

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