Maundy Thursday 2025
April 17 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 pm EDT
Services this day are held at Noon and 7PM, followed by Stripping of the Altar and Meditations in the Chapel till 9PM.
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is a significant day in the Christian calendar, observed during Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. It commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples before his crucifixion.
The term “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word “mandatum,” meaning “commandment,” which refers to Jesus’ commandment to his disciples to love one another as he loved them. This day marks the ritual of “the washing of the feet,” imitating Jesus’ act of humility and service when he washed his disciples’ feet.
Many Christian denominations hold special services on Maundy Thursday, including communion, reflection on the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion, and readings from the Gospels that recount the Last Supper and Jesus’ teachings. It’s a somber occasion that sets the tone for Good Friday and Easter, emphasizing sacrifice, love, and redemption themes.