#Jesus Christ’s Last Supper

[rabbitcruiser]

Maundy Thursday

Christians mark Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper, every year on the Thursday before Easter, March 28.  It’s also know as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, and the Thursday of Mysteries in various traditions.

Maundy refers to the foot-washing Jesus provided the apostles prior to the Last Supper. Christians around the world, especially Catholics, mark the day with a special mass and prayers.

The word “Maundy” itself comes from an Anglo-French word derived from the Latin “mandatum,” which means “commandment.”

Maundy Thursday timeline

2019

Honoring Notre Dame

UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced bells will ring at cathedrals across England on Maundy Thursday. It's a show of support for France following the devastating Notre Dame fire.

1979

The Chrism

The Book of Common Prayer was published in Britain calling for the Chrism Mass to be consecrated by Anglican Bishops.

1945

The bombing of Manila

Maundy Thursday in the Philippines commemorates the seven churches that were destroyed when Manila was bombed in 1945.

1822

Maundy coins

In the United Kingdom, the Church of England created Maundy Coins, handed to parishioners to mark Maundy Thursday. The coins replaced the real currency that was previously given to parishioners as charity.

How to Observe Maundy Thursday

Go to church: Christian churches celebrate with a special mass and prayers. Even if you're not a Christian or a believer, you can learn a lot about one of the more important days on the Christian calendar by visiting a local Christian church.

Learn the story: Holy Wednesday and Maundy Thursday represent the beginning of the transformational story of the death and resurrection of Jesus. We're all better off if we deepen our understanding of the faith traditions of others. Pick up a book or watch a documentary that highlights the importance of Maundy Thursday within Christianity.

Spend the day being humble: Maundy Thursday is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of humility. Regardless of your own faith traditions, use Maundy Thursday to check yourself throughout the day for signs that you could always use a bit more humility in your life.

Maundy Thursday Around The World

Czech Republic and Slovakia: Maundy Thursday in local parlance translates to Green Thursday, when meals are prepared primarily from fresh, green vegetables.

Kerala State, India: Unleavened Pehasa bread is made in homes and consumed with coconut milk.

Sweden: Maundy Thursday is connected to old folklore as the day of the witches. Similar to Halloween, children dress up as witches and go door-to-door collecting coins or candy.

Bulgaria: Bulgarians color Easter eggs and clean their houses in preparation for what they call Crucifixion Friday.

Luxembourg: Church bells fall silent on Maundy Thursday until Easter, marking a symbolic migration to Rome for confession.

Why Maundy Thursday is Important

Strong traditions: Holy Week is one of the more important celebrations on the Christian Calendar, and Maundy Thursday is a key day of the week. Christian traditions from around the globe, from Armenia to Africa to Germany, mark the day with special masses and prayers.

It celebrates humility: The washing of the disciples' feet by Jesus was intended to be a sign of humility. Jesus was humbling himself before his own servants as a last gesture before knowing he was to be crucified. Masses on this day now highlight the importance of humility in the Christian faith.

It ties Christian denominations together: Christian faiths celebrate Maundy Thursday throughout the world. Part of its tradition, which carries into Good Friday, is for observers to visit 14 different Christian churches, one for each station of the cross. It unifies the Christian church regardless of region or country.

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[ynhart]

The Last Supper

[luukadoodle]

THE LAST BRUPPER THE PASSION OF FLRIST

anyone wanna analyze this and tell me what it means

[conformi]

Giovanni Agostino da Lodi, Christ washing the feet of the Apostles, 1500 VS Ron Nyswaner, Fellow Travelers, 2023

[crippledgiraff]

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[webdiggerxxx]

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[christliche-kunstwerke]

Das letzte Abendmahl, 1631-1632. von Peter Paul Rubens 

[grub-karkat-in-strange-places]

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Vasily Kuzmich Shebuyev (Russian, 1777-1855) Last Supper, 1838 State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

[missamerican-pie]

[maikhiwi00]

My death will be harder to cope with when it's caused by a friend.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 2014 | Swedish Arena Tour

[rabbitcruiser]

According to one historian’s account, Jesus Christ’s Last Supper was held on April 1, 33.

[the-cricket-chirps]

Andy Warhol, Last Supper, 1986 (detail)

Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi, c. 1500

[peggy-sue-reads-a-book]

Not to switch fandoms on y’all but, um,

[hobgoblinns]

jesus christ superstar is about a time loop and the only production i’ve seen to touch on this is the 1973 film

[autistictortoise]

Church people in my country singing Czech translation of "The Last Supper": Oh Lord, please give us strength, we wanna start living according to your words, the world would be a desert without you, without you our lives wouldn't have a goal...

Me: It's a song about getting drunk while the supposed Messiah ugly breaks up with his boyfriend, why are we singing it during mass