Maundy Thursday

3 days before Easter Sunday

On Maundy Thursday Christians remember Jesus washing his disciples feet. His words are recorded in John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." This gives rise to the name for the day. The Latin for 'commandment' is 'mandatum' - hence Maundy. In England on Maundy Thursday the Queen follows a very traditional role of giving Maundy coins. A complete set of Maundy money consists of a groat (4p), a threepence (3p), a half-groat (2p) and a penny (1p) - totalling 10p given to pensioners of "modest income" whoare selected for their service to "church and community". Some people believe that Lent officially ends at sundown and celebrate with Holy Communion and, often, a meal known as a 'agapé' or 'love feast'.



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