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2025-11-24

Palm Sunday, parvis of the basilica. Armenian Patriarch's official entry into basilica [1941]
Matson Photo Service
1 photographic print : gelatin silver. | Group of Armenian clergy in procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem.

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The image captures a group of Armenian clergy in procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. They are seen walking up stone steps on what appears to be Palm Sunday. The setting is historic and shows an old building with arched windows, possibly part of the basilica's architecture. The group consists mostly of men dressed in traditional religious garments including long robes, pointed hats, and some holding canes or staffs. One individual stands out wearing more elaborate attire which may indicate a position of leadership within their community. The overall tone is solemn and reflective, capturing a significant moment for the Armenian Christian tradition.

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