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Maundy Thursday

religious holiday
Also known as: Gründonnerstag, Green Thursday, Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday(Show More)
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Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper. The evening vigil held on Maundy Thursday marks the start of the Easter Triduum, which includes Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter. The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; and Luke 22:7–23) and the early traditions of the church affirm that the Last Supper occurred on Passover. According to the biblical accounts, Jesus sends two of his disciples to prepare...

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