The Passion Gospel may be read or chanted by lay persons. Specific roles may be assigned to different persons, the congregation taking the part of the crowd.
The congregation may be seated for the first part of the Passion. At the verse which mentions the arrival at Golgotha (Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33) all stand.
When the Liturgy of the Palms has preceded, the Nicene Creed and the Confession of Sin may be omitted at this service.
Preface of Holy Week
Palm Sunday273
