Orthodox faithful today marked the feast of Palm Sunday - the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, with packed churches across the country.

The church in Debar was filled with worshippers who came to celebrate this significant Christian holiday, observed one week before Easter.

Solemn liturgies were also held in Ohrid and other cities throughout Macedonia. Worshippers traditionally carry willow branches, symbolizing the palm branches with which the people greeted Jesus upon his entry into Jerusalem.

Palm Sunday is one of the most important holidays in the Orthodox calendar and marks the beginning of Holy Week, which culminates with Easter.