Holy Thursday
Americannoun
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another name for Maundy Thursday
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a rare name for Ascension Day
Etymology
Origin of Holy Thursday
1150–1200; Middle English; Old English
Example Sentences
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For example, on Holy Thursday, popes traditionally washed the feet of 12 male priests, a show of humility meant to echo Jesus’ washing the feet of his disciples the night before he died.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025
I quit Hallow on the day I was told is Holy Thursday — I did learn a lot about how many holy days there are! — and sang my own "hallelujiah" in response.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025
Francis did preside over the Holy Thursday ritual of washing the feet of the faithful at a women’s prison in Rome.
From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2024
Francis revolutionized the ritual for the Vatican by insisting, from his very first Holy Thursday as pope in 2013, to include women and people of other faiths among the 12.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024
The light was also in Palermo at dusk on Holy Thursday.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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