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The medieval Latin term mandatum (mandé, maundy), came to apply to the rite of foot-washing on the Thursday preceding Easter Sunday, known in English as "Maundy Thursday" since at least 1530. [3] John 13:2–17 recounts Jesus' performance of this action. In verses 13:14–17, Christ instructs His disciples:
Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, among other names, [note 1] is the day during Holy Week that commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, as described in the canonical gospels. [1] It is the fifth day of Holy Week, preceded by Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday) and followed by Good Friday. [2] "
Christian observance of Passover is in modern times referred to as Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday and is held the day before Good Friday. Sometimes a shortened Seder meal is practiced. Many churches do a washing of the feet of the congregation on this day in recognition of Jesus washing the apostles feet at the last supper.
Along with the other days of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday has a rich history dating back to the days of the early church. It has held its title, Maundy Thursday, since the 1500s.
For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Thursday, March 28, 2024, known as Maundy, or Holy, Thursday. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. When do Christians fast?
For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Thursday, March 28, 2024, known as Maundy, or Holy, Thursday. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. When do Christians fast for Lent, Holy Week?
The Mass of the Lord's Supper, also known as A Service of Worship for Maundy Thursday, is a Holy Week service celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday. [1] [2] It inaugurates the Easter Triduum, [3] and commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, more explicitly than other celebrations of the Mass.
A Confraternity in Procession along Calle Génova, Seville by Alfred Dehodencq (1851). Holy Week in the liturgical year is the week immediately before Easter. The earliest allusion to the custom of marking this week as a whole with special observances is to be found in the Apostolical Constitutions (v. 18, 19), dating from the latter half of the 3rd century and 4th century.