pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
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Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The Latin Patriarchate had already canceled the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, citing the war and inability to safely accommodate crowds.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
On Friday, Leo is due to preside over the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum commemorating Christ’s Passion and crucifixion.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Palm Sunday is celebrated by Christians by reenacting Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with processions, waving palm branches, and conducting special church services.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The Latin Patriarchate had already canceled the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, citing the war and inability to safely accommodate crowds.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
On Friday, Leo is due to preside over the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum commemorating Christ’s Passion and crucifixion.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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