Τι είναι η Κυριακή των Βαΐων;

Τι είναι η Κυριακή των Βαΐων;

Tempio Di Roma

8 Απριλίου 2022

Εκδηλώσεις, Διακοπές, Ναός της Ρώμης

από την Kaylee Johnson

“Palm Sunday” is the first day of Holy Week, a day dedicated to celebrating the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. As we read in the book of Luke, “And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest” (Luke 19:37-38). They then proceeded to lay down palm fronds and cloth at His feet famously shouting “hosanna” in His praise. This was done to welcome Jesus Christ as He entered into Jerusalem and fulfilled the prophecy contained in Zechariah 9:9 “…behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass….” During this triumphant entry, these palm branches were laid in His way, and at that time in history, they were commonly seen as symbols of wealth and luxury. Palm trees are used in their entirety in countries where they are commonly found: for food, utensils, and even medicinal purposes. The simple act of giving this up at the arrival of Christ was truly a sacrifice and the highest honor and respect that could be shown.  

Ένα εμβληματικό χαρακτηριστικό του ναού της Ιταλίας της Ρώμης είναι αυτό των φοινίκων που τοποθετούνται εκατέρωθεν της εισόδου. Οι φοίνικες είναι διαβόητοι για τη σχέση τους με την «αιωνιότητα» λόγω της μακροζωίας τους και αειθαλούς ιδιότητάς τους. Πόσο ταιριαστό που αυτά τα υπέροχα δέντρα τοποθετήθηκαν εκατέρωθεν της φράσης «Aγιασμός στον Κύριο, ο Οίκος του Κυρίου», του ύψιστου σεβασμού που θα μπορούσε να αποδοθεί στον Κύριο και Σωτήρα μας. Και πόσο ταιριάζει αυτό το σύμβολο αιωνιότητας να τοποθετείται έξω από τις θύρες του Ναού, μέσα στον οποίο φαίνεται μια μικρή αναλαμπή των Ουρανών. Ένας τόπος όπου γίνεται αντιληπτή η αιωνιότητα και όπου προετοιμαζόμαστε για την επόμενη ζωή.

Easter is the perfect opportunity to remember the life of Christ and celebrate His victory over death. To start off Holy Week right, how can you welcome Him into your life as the people of ancient Jerusalem welcomed Him? How can you sacrifice as did He? How can you remember Him? Let us know by leaving a comment below!