2007-02-26 05:30:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is the day that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus and the Apostles.
2007-02-26 05:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. Christians remember it as the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist.
The night of Maundy Thursday is the night on which Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The word "maundy" comes from the command given by Christ at the Last Supper, that we should love one another.
2007-02-26 13:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mikey C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Christian calendar, Maundy Thursday - also called Holy Thursday and, in the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches, Great Thursday - is the feast or holy day on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. It is followed by Good Friday.
2007-02-26 13:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maundy Thursday recalls four events. Firstly, the time when Jesus washed his disciples' feet, showing he intended to be a servant for mankind. Secondly, it commemorates the Last Supper and the giving of the Eucharist. Thirdly, it commemorates Jesus' suffering in the garden of Gethsemane, when he showed his very human fear of death. Finally, it marks the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, condemning him to death.
It basically celebrates the last days of Jesus' life, known as the Passion, that show what kind of messiah Jesus intended to be. It depicts him in a very human light, as a humble man who was scared to meet his fate and saddened by the betrayal of others. It also commemorates Jesus' revelation that he was fated to die for the sins of mankind. This contrasts with the expectation of the time that the Messiah would be a war-like king who would free the Jews from their Roman oppressors.
For a discussion of the etymology of "maundy" and more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maundy_Thursday
2007-02-26 13:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by queenbee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is underrated, but very important. It commerorates Jesus' last supper. It is not, however, a holy day of obligation.
2007-02-26 13:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by irish_giant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It reminds us of Christ washing His disciples feet . And preparing for His agony in Gethsemane.
2007-02-26 14:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by alan h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because is one day before Friday!!!
2007-02-26 14:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by nikitasgarofallou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't, Its just another religious festival that was originally used to control the masses and get more money into the churches coffers.
2007-02-26 13:36:48 · answer #8 · answered by doctordog1uk 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋