Belthangady. April 13: Palm Sunday celebrated with great devotion at St. Lawrence Cathedral, Belthangady. Most Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzhy was the main celebrant of the solemn liturgy. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Passion Week of Jesus Christ, which commemorates His passion, death, and resurrection.
During his homily, Most Rev. Bishop Lawrence said, “Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of everyone in the world, and this should serve as an inspiration to all today.”
The celebration saw the active participation of Rev. Fr. Thomas, Rev. Fr. Kuriakose, and Rev. Fr. Tomy, along with several religious sisters and a large gathering of the faithful. The Holy Week is considered a sacred time of prayer, fasting, and reflection as Christians prepare their hearts for the joyous celebration of Easter.