Maundy Thursday Celebration

Join us for our annual observance of Maundy Thursday.

The Meaning of Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday, also referred to as Holy Thursday, or Thursday of the Lord's Supper, among other names, is a Christian feast during Holy Week that marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, and commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, as described in the canonical gospels- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 

"Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus' words "I give you a new commandment."  The date varies depending on whether the Gregorian or Julian calendar is used. Eastern churches generally use the Julian system.

The “Paschal Triduum” is a significant liturgical celebration in Christianity that spans three days,  beginning in the evening on Holy Thursday and concluding on Easter Sunday. It represents the most solemn part of the liturgical year, encompassing the events of the Last Supper, the Gethsemane prayer, Jesus Christ's arrest, His Crucifixion, and His Resurrection. The term "Triduum" comes from the Latin word meaning "three days," highlighting its duration and importance in the church calendar