Maundy Thursday
April 13 - THURSDAY
Observance: Observance, Christian Holiday (India)
"Remembering Jesus's Last Supper and his act of washing disciples' feet in humility."
The Thursday before Easter commemorating Jesus's Last Supper with his disciples.
Traditions:
- Reenacting the foot-washing ceremony as Jesus did for his disciples
- Attending special church services and Holy Communion
- Stripping church altars bare in preparation for Good Friday
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Fun Fact:
The word 'Maundy' comes from the Latin 'mandatum' meaning commandment or command.