#Jesus Christ’s Last Supper

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Maundy Thursday

Christians mark Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper, every year on the Thursday before Easter, March 28.  It’s also know as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, and the Thursday of Mysteries in various traditions.

Maundy refers to the foot-washing Jesus provided the apostles prior to the Last Supper. Christians around the world, especially Catholics, mark the day with a special mass and prayers.

The word “Maundy” itself comes from an Anglo-French word derived from the Latin “mandatum,” which means “commandment.”

Maundy Thursday timeline

2019

Honoring Notre Dame

UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced bells will ring at cathedrals across England on Maundy Thursday. It's a show of support for France following the devastating Notre Dame fire.

1979

The Chrism

The Book of Common Prayer was published in Britain calling for the Chrism Mass to be consecrated by Anglican Bishops.

1945

The bombing of Manila

Maundy Thursday in the Philippines commemorates the seven churches that were destroyed when Manila was bombed in 1945.

1822

Maundy coins

In the United Kingdom, the Church of England created Maundy Coins, handed to parishioners to mark Maundy Thursday. The coins replaced the real currency that was previously given to parishioners as charity.

How to Observe Maundy Thursday

Go to church: Christian churches celebrate with a special mass and prayers. Even if you're not a Christian or a believer, you can learn a lot about one of the more important days on the Christian calendar by visiting a local Christian church.

Learn the story: Holy Wednesday and Maundy Thursday represent the beginning of the transformational story of the death and resurrection of Jesus. We're all better off if we deepen our understanding of the faith traditions of others. Pick up a book or watch a documentary that highlights the importance of Maundy Thursday within Christianity.

Spend the day being humble: Maundy Thursday is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of humility. Regardless of your own faith traditions, use Maundy Thursday to check yourself throughout the day for signs that you could always use a bit more humility in your life.

Maundy Thursday Around The World

Czech Republic and Slovakia: Maundy Thursday in local parlance translates to Green Thursday, when meals are prepared primarily from fresh, green vegetables.

Kerala State, India: Unleavened Pehasa bread is made in homes and consumed with coconut milk.

Sweden: Maundy Thursday is connected to old folklore as the day of the witches. Similar to Halloween, children dress up as witches and go door-to-door collecting coins or candy.

Bulgaria: Bulgarians color Easter eggs and clean their houses in preparation for what they call Crucifixion Friday.

Luxembourg: Church bells fall silent on Maundy Thursday until Easter, marking a symbolic migration to Rome for confession.

Why Maundy Thursday is Important

Strong traditions: Holy Week is one of the more important celebrations on the Christian Calendar, and Maundy Thursday is a key day of the week. Christian traditions from around the globe, from Armenia to Africa to Germany, mark the day with special masses and prayers.

It celebrates humility: The washing of the disciples' feet by Jesus was intended to be a sign of humility. Jesus was humbling himself before his own servants as a last gesture before knowing he was to be crucified. Masses on this day now highlight the importance of humility in the Christian faith.

It ties Christian denominations together: Christian faiths celebrate Maundy Thursday throughout the world. Part of its tradition, which carries into Good Friday, is for observers to visit 14 different Christian churches, one for each station of the cross. It unifies the Christian church regardless of region or country.

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The Last Supper

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (Danish, 1783-1853) The Last Supper, Altarpiece, 1829 Statens Museum for Kunst

[thegirlintheblackdress]

The Last Supper, by Gustave Doré, 1880.

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THE LAST BRUPPER THE PASSION OF FLRIST

anyone wanna analyze this and tell me what it means

[springturtle]

i know i'm really dumb but i've JUST (after 4 years of listening to JCS) (please don't laugh at me) realized that "everytime i look at you i don't understand why'd you let the things you did get so out of hand? you could've managed better if you'd had it planned" are the last words that judas said to jesus and that's why "superstar" starts exactly with these words

[conformi]

Giovanni Agostino da Lodi, Christ washing the feet of the Apostles, 1500 VS Ron Nyswaner, Fellow Travelers, 2023

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does anyone else think about them

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[rabbitcruiser]

According to one historian’s account, Jesus Christ’s Last Supper was held on April 1, 33.

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[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519) The Last Supper, ca.1495-98 Refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milano

[thegirlintheblackdress]

The Last Supper, by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret (1896)

[artandthebible]

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet

Artist: Ford Madox Brown (British, 1821–1893)

Date: 1852–1856

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Tate Britain, National Gallery of British Art, London

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet | Matthew 13:1-10

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came from God, and was going to God,arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel and wrapped a towel around his waist.Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.” Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I don’t wash you, you have no part with me.” Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!” Jesus said to him, “Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.” For he knew him who would betray him, therefore he said, “You are not all clean.”

Ford Maddox Brown as an associate of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was greatly influenced by their neo-medieval aesthetic, which is evident here. Peter is also painted with great care in his drapery and the wet dripping skin of his dangling feet. His posture and expression are so intriguing. At first, he seems almost to be scowling or pouting, resistant to his Lord doing such a yucky, menial task for him. But as you gaze at his face, there is a softness there around his eyes, and his clasped hands that at first looked like resistance begin to look like prayer. He really doesn’t understand what is happening, but he is trying to, and he is obeying his Lord, whether he understands or not.