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

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Mr Audu said the day before she was killed was Maundy Thursday, and he and Ms Mooney wished each other "Happy Easter" as the office closed for the holiday weekend.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 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

This one thing only do I require, to receive the sacrament at Easter, and the rites of the church on Maundy Thursday with the rest of Christendom, as I am accustomed.'

From Henry the Sixth A Reprint of John Blacman's Memoir with Translation and Notes by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)