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The word 'Maundy' derives in English from the Latain 'mandatum' which means ceremony.
The Thursday of Holy Week is therefore named Maundy Thursday because it is considered the anniversary of the institution of the (mandatum novum or new commandment - "do this in memory of me") Eucharist ceremony by Jesus at the Last Supper.
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What does the Queen do on maundy Thursday?
On Maundy Thursday the queen gives out the Maundy Penny
You still have been unable to determine where the word Maundy comes from?
See the Maundy Thursday link below.
What date is Maundy Thursday in 2012?
Maundy Thursday 2012 was on Thursday, April 5.
What date was maundy Thursday in 1969?
Maundy Thursday 1969 was on Thursday, April 3.
What is the name of the Thursday before Easter?
Thursday before Easter is known as Maundy Thursday in the Christian calendar.In some churches, it is also known as Holy Thursday. It is recognised as the day when Jesus administered the Eucharist to his apostles and washed their feet.
What does the word maundy mean?
"Maundy" is a noun meaning the ceremony of washing the feet of the poor, esp. commemorating Jesus' washing of His disciples' feet (Maundy Thursday).
What date was Maundy Thursday in 2009?
Maundy Thursday in 2009 was April 9, 2009.
What do we do as Christian's on maundy Thursday?
On maundy Thursday christianseat unlevened bread and attend survive , with comunion.
What is the Catholic term for Holy Thursday and why?
Maundy Thursday
What is the date for maundy Thursday?
April 9th Thursday
What is the name of the Thursday that Jesus was arrested on?
It has come to be known as Maundy Thursday.
Are Saint Lucie Public schools closed on Maundy Thursday?
In some Maundy Thursdays they are.
