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Maundy Thursday: Four events that marked the beginning of Christ's suffering
Maundy Thursday is among the most important days of the Great, or Passion Week, during which, according to Christian teaching, events take place that mark the beginning and end of Christ's suffering, as well as the end of his earthly mission to save people.
TL;DR
- Maundy Thursday is one of the most important days of Holy Week.
- It commemorates four major events: washing of disciples' feet, the Last Supper, Christ's prayer, and Judas' betrayal.
- During the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Holy Sacrament of Communion.
- He taught his disciples about serving each other through the act of washing their feet.
- Jesus revealed that one of his apostles would betray him.
- Maundy Thursday is a day for believers to receive communion after a water fast.
- The Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great is celebrated, followed by the reading of twelve Gospel passages about Christ's suffering.