Entry of Christ in Jerusalem/Palm Sunday
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Entry of Christ in Jerusalem/Palm Sunday, Antique Orthodox Icon, 19th century, 8 x 5 cm. The group of Apostles and the welcoming crowd, each welded into one collective figure, with the majestic Saviour between them, give the composition a strict equilibrium. The static character of the crowd, emphasized by the sheer wall of the city, the flowing lines of the mountain and the tree which seem to repeat the movement of the Lord and the Apostles and merge into them, give great life to the whole composition. The immediate cause of the public celebration which accompanied the entry of the Lord into Jerusalem was, according to the Gospel of Saint John, the raising of Lazarus, when "much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him". A palm branch is a symbol of joy and feasting. The Jews used them to welcome people of high rank; as a symbol of velour it was also given to reward conquerors. The solemn entry into Jerusalem is the fulfillment of the prophecy speaking of Christ as of a coming King. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion; proclaim it aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, thy King is coming to thee just, and a Saviour; he is meek and riding on an ass, and a young foal". Thus the solemn Entry into Jerusalem, which is at the same time the Journey of the Saviour towards voluntary passion and death, is an image of the installation of the King of Glory in His Kingdom. Jerusalem itself is the image of the blessed Kingdom of God, the heavenly Jerusalem. This is why it is represented on the Icon as so festive and attired. The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.
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