OBSERVANCE OF PALM SUNDAY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21449, 15 April 1935, Page 8

OBSERVANCE OF PALM SUNDAY

I — _ 1 ST. FAITH'S CHI'RCH, NE W : BRIGHTON 5 ' The ancient ceremonies of Pa;m Sas- = clay, dating back in essence to a* ' least the fourth century, were observed " at St. Faith's Church. New Bri?nte3. ■ yesterday morning- The altar ecO J" " lions of palm branches s purple hangings of PassionUO.e." 1 the deeply impressive and dramas I symbolism of the liturgy gave a nc<of momentary triumph amid the e ing intensity of suffering which n i a ;£~ f the slorv of our Saviour's life :r >" c last fortnight before Easter. _ _ i The service began with the s of palm branches and crosses, ue .i sons being the accounts of the, arr ' v f» t of the children of Israel at ESim. «*" t of our Lord's entry into Je ; u :H e 7: „ Palm crosses were then distribute j all communicants, and choir and , _ gregation, bearing brancnes ot P^j joined in procession to the e the "Vexilla Regis." Outside the we* Z dcor the procession halted v.nue " crossbearer knocked thrice 9";,, ~.. II door: then with the hymn All WOT; Laud, and Honour/' the pwession re >. turned to the altar, -where the r i proceeded as usual, the Pas.-ion a a ing to St. Matlhew preceding the o e pel for the day. e Every day in Holy Week v. - marked by special services and i- dresses.