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Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples.
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Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is the Thursday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, where he washed their feet and instituted the Eucharist. It is part of Holy Week and is a public holiday in many Christian-majority countries.
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The observance dates back to the early Christian Church. The name 'Maundy' comes from the Latin 'mandatum', referring to Jesus' command to 'love one another as I have loved you.'
Tradisi
- Feet washing ceremonies
- Holy Communion / Eucharist
- Stripping of the altar
- Visiting seven churches
