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maundy

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a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy money

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Also known as Sheer Thursday in the United Kingdom, it is traditionally a day of cleaning and giving out Maundy money there. Source: Internet

Green, pp. 210–214; Gregg, pp. 292–294; Somerset, pp. 389–390; Waller, p. 325 On Maundy Thursday 6 April 1710, Anne and Sarah saw each other for the last time. Source: Internet

Cultural and religious practices Christian holidays In the Christian tradition, Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter — the day on which the Last Supper occurred. Source: Internet

As I was leaving the church after the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday, some people rushed to me with things to bless, among which was olive oil. Source: Internet

I wonder if "Holy Monday" (and "Holy Tuesday" and "Holy Wednesday") are needed so that our hearts are ready for the sobriety of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Source: Internet

It is also sung on Maundy Thursday during the procession from the church to the place where the Blessed Sacrament is kept until Good Friday. Source: Internet

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