Georgia celebrates Palm Sunday
Boxwood tree was not on sale this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, those who had their own trees, could bring the plant to the Palm Sunday celebrations today. Photo: Nino Alavidze
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Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, and is celebrated by a feast on the Sunday before Easter.
On Palm Sunday people who are fasting are allowed to eat fish, while after this day they must continue heavy fasting until Easter Sunday.
The period of Lent, or the great fast, began on March 2 and will end on April 19. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
A week ago the Georgian government called on the public to refrain from illegally felling boxwood trees, which is an endangered species.
Boxwood tree was not on sale this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, those who had their own trees, could bring the plant to the Palm Sunday celebrations today.