Icon of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem

Icon of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem

The Icon of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem depicts the solemn event celebrated on Palm Sunday and holds an important place in Orthodox liturgical tradition.

Characteristics

• Subject: Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem
• Liturgical significance: Festal icon for Palm Sunday
• Traditional Orthodox iconography

The icon serves as a visual expression of the feast commemorating Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event central to Holy Week in Orthodox practice.

In the context of church usage, this icon is typically displayed in the temple or on the festive analogion during the celebration of Palm Sunday, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the liturgical space and aiding the faithful in prayerful contemplation.