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Maundy Thursday

NOUN
Holy Thursday
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The event is held every year on the Thursday before Easter, known as Maundy Thursday in Britain.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Since being discharged after what was determined to be a bout of bronchitis, Pope Francis has managed to fulfil most of his commitments, leading mass on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

Easter is the third day of the larger three-day festival known as Holy Triduum, which begins on the evening of Maundy Thursday, marking the night of Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2022

The Lenten season either ends on the evening of Maundy Thursday or on Holy Saturday, during Holy Week.

From Fox News • Mar. 2, 2022

For the ceremonial washing of feet, see Maundy Thursday.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various




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