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Maundy Thursday
The Last Supper — Jesus shares a final meal and institutes the Eucharist.
📅 April 2🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus washed his disciples' feet and instituted the Eucharist. The word 'Maundy' comes from the Latin mandatum — the new commandment: love one another.
✦ How It Is Observed
Mass with foot-washing ceremony, first Eucharist commemoration, stripping of the altar to bare wood, night watch in prayer.
✦ Sacred Text
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
— John 13:34 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.