Definition of Maundy Thursday in US English:
Maundy Thursday
nounˌmɔndi ˈθərzdeɪˌmôndē ˈTHərzdā
The Thursday before Easter, observed in the Christian Church as a commemoration of the Last Supper.
Example sentencesExamples
- On Maundy Thursday, these same Christians will receive absolution.
- Foot washing on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, appeared as a rite in the Roman Catholic Church during the seventh century.
- Other religious holidays include Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and Ascension Day (all in the spring).
- Christians in many traditions speak of Thursday in Holy Week as Maundy Thursday.
- From Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, it is a quiet reunion with God for all of them.