Lent and Holy Week

Maundy Thursday Service

Maundy Thursday Service

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In Catholic and some Anglican churches the Maundy Thursday service re-enacts some of the things that happened on the first Maundy Thursday:

Jesus washed the disciples feet

The Bible, John chapter 13 verses 1-17

The Priest washes the feet of members of the congregation

 

Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples

The Bible, Matthew chapter 26 verses 17-29

The congregation share in communion

Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane

The Bible, Matthew chapter 26 verses 36-46

The congregation spend time silently in prayer

Jesus was stripped and beaten at his trial

The Bible, Matthew chapter 27 verses 27-35

The altar is stripped bare and decorations in the church are covered up
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