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maundy thursday

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1. maundy thursday - Noun

3. Maundy thursday - Proper noun

Meaning

The Thursday in Passion week, or next before Good Friday.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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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

Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are sometimes referred to as the Easter Triduum ( Latin for "Three Days"). Source: Internet

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