On this holiday in 1212, Francis of Assisi initiated his follower St. Clare into monastic life.
On this holiday in 1212, Francis of Assisi initiated his follower St. Clare into monastic life. Aprocessional hymn used on this holiday was first sung by the imprisoned bishop Theodulphus fromhis window. On the Orthodox calendar, this holiday falls on the day after the feast of Lazarus. Manyhymns performed on this day reference the cries of (*) "Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the nameof the Lord." Traditionally, ritual objects used during this holiday are burnt up to make the ashes for thenext year's Ash Wednesday. It commemorates a biblical story in which the disciples wrap their cloaks overa donkey so that Jesus can make his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is the first day of Holy Week andalways falls on the Sunday before Easter. For 10 points, name this Christian holiday named for the greenleafy fronds which are traditionally waved.
On this holiday in 1212, Francis of Assisi initiated his follower St. Clare into monastic life.
Palm Sunday [or Passion Sunday]