Why is holy thursday called so?
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It commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the Canonical gospels. It is the fifth day of Holy Week, and is preceded by HolyWednesday and followed by Good Friday.
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Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries, among other names) is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the Canonical gospels.It is the fifth day of Holy Week, and is preceded by Holy Wednesday and followed by Good Friday.
The word “Maundy” comes to us as an Anglo-French word derived from the Latin “mandatum,” which means “commandment.” It refers to when Jesus, in the Upper Room during the Last Super, said to the disciples: “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” (John 13:34, Revised Standard Version).
Maundy Thursday (or Holy Thursday) is the Thursday before Easter. Most Christian churches in mainline denominations, and some of the more fundamental churches, commemorate Maundy Thursday in some way, but the types of services vary greatly.
Since the focus of Maundy Thursday is on the Upper Room and the Last Super, the celebration of Holy Communion or the Eucharist is one of most ancient Christian practices of all Maundy Thursday commemorations. However, the Sacrament is celebrated in some churches as part of an evening meal in a less formal setting than the church sanctuary, reminiscent of the setting of the original Last Supper.
In addition, many churches will observe some variation of the ancient service of Tenebrae, the Latin word for candles. It is a service of candles accompanied by various readings of scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candles, which cast shadows of the Cross in different dimensions on the walls. Eventually the worshippers are left for a minute or two in total darkness, signifying the coming death of Jesus. Tenebrae is usually observed as an integrated part of some kind of worship service and accompanied by celebrating the Sacrament.
In recent years, including foot-washing as part of the evening’s observance of Maundy Thursday has become popular, even in mainline denominations. Such services are reminiscent of the washing of feet by Jesus in the Upper Room during the Last Super and accentuate the theme of humility and service (John’s Gospel, 13:1-20).
The word “Maundy” comes to us as an Anglo-French word derived from the Latin “mandatum,” which means “commandment.” It refers to when Jesus, in the Upper Room during the Last Super, said to the disciples: “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” (John 13:34, Revised Standard Version).
Maundy Thursday (or Holy Thursday) is the Thursday before Easter. Most Christian churches in mainline denominations, and some of the more fundamental churches, commemorate Maundy Thursday in some way, but the types of services vary greatly.
Since the focus of Maundy Thursday is on the Upper Room and the Last Super, the celebration of Holy Communion or the Eucharist is one of most ancient Christian practices of all Maundy Thursday commemorations. However, the Sacrament is celebrated in some churches as part of an evening meal in a less formal setting than the church sanctuary, reminiscent of the setting of the original Last Supper.
In addition, many churches will observe some variation of the ancient service of Tenebrae, the Latin word for candles. It is a service of candles accompanied by various readings of scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candles, which cast shadows of the Cross in different dimensions on the walls. Eventually the worshippers are left for a minute or two in total darkness, signifying the coming death of Jesus. Tenebrae is usually observed as an integrated part of some kind of worship service and accompanied by celebrating the Sacrament.
In recent years, including foot-washing as part of the evening’s observance of Maundy Thursday has become popular, even in mainline denominations. Such services are reminiscent of the washing of feet by Jesus in the Upper Room during the Last Super and accentuate the theme of humility and service (John’s Gospel, 13:1-20).
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maundy Thursday also known as Holy Thursday, convenient Thursday, great and holy Thursday,sheer Thursday and thursday of mysteries is the Christian Holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter it commemorates the maundy and last supper of Jesus Christ with The apostles as described in the Canonical gospels .
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