Maundy Thursday
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On Holy Thursday, known in Britain as Maundy Thursday, Charles skipped a service at which the monarch traditionally hands out gifts of special “Maundy Money” coins to people involved in community service.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
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
Perhaps the thought of the Altar of Repose on Maundy Thursday will bring the realities home to us better than anything else could.
From Mater Christi Meditations on Our Lady by Mother St. Paul
