Maundy Thursday

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Earlier this week the King spoke of his "great sadness" at missing the traditional Maundy Thursday service, which was instead attended by Queen Camilla.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

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

The nuns of St Michael’s Stamford regularly bought herrings to be given to the poor on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, St Laurence’s day, St Michael’s day and St Andrew’s day.

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen