Holy Week at St. Elias
Blessing of the palms and pussy willows
“Today the Virgin comes to the cave to give birth ineffably to the pre-eternal Word. Hearing this, be of good cheer, O inhabited earth, and with the angels and the shepherds glorify Him whose will it was to be made manifest a young Child, the pre-eternal God.“
-Tone Three, Kontakion of the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ
St. Elias Eastern Orthodox Church 