On the Thursday ... Holy Week, in the days ahead of Easter Sunday. Also known as Maundy Thursday, the custom was introduced to imitate Jesus washing the feet of the the Twelve Apostles at the Last ...

Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the priesthood. During the Last Supper, Jesus offers ...

On April 17, Orthodox Christians observe Holy Thursday ... s earthly life. The Church marks four events on this day: the washing of the feet of the Apostles by Christ, the Last Supper and the ...

Jesus’ words at the Last Supper ought to shake us ... The invitation of Holy Thursday is to never take the Blessed Sacrament and attendance at the Sacrifice of the Mass for granted.

What does it commemorate? Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, which Christians consider the institution of Holy Eucharist, also known as the Lord’s supper or communion. It is described ...

(photo: Zofia Czubak / EWTN News) AC Wimmer/CNA Vatican April 17, 2025 During the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday ... the disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. Clergy carry vessels ...