Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, is the Thursday before Easter during the Christian church's Holy Week. During the first Maundy Thursday, Jesus was said to have had his Last Supper, washed his disciple's feet and was betrayed by Judas. It is a solemn holiday, on which churches often do not ring their bells.fish eaters: Maundy Thursday
During Holy Week in 2009, Maundy Thursday falls on April 9, 2009.
Traditions
Some churches have a communion on Maundy Thursday in remembrance of Jesus's last supper. Some churches also have feet washing ceremonies in remembrance of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples.got Questions?com: What is Maundy Thursday?
Origin of the Word "Maundy"
The word "Maundy" comes from a Latin word meaning "command." Maundy Thursday is called so because Jesus was said to have commanded his disciples to love and serve each other.got Questions?com: What is Maundy Thursday?
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Also called
Holy Thursday, Shire Thursdayfish eaters: Maundy Thursday
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Fact:
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Easter date 2009
April 12th
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Day preceding
Holy Wednesday
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Day following
Good Friday
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Fact:
"Maundy" is from the Latin word "mandatum" which means "command"fish eaters: Maundy Thursday
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Refers to Jesus' words in John 13
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John 13
34: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
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Commemorates the day of Christ's Last Supperfish eaters: Maundy Thursday
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Fact:
Washing of the Feet is a traditional ceremony on Maundy Thursday in many churches
