What is the meaning behind Maundy Thursday?

“Holy Thursday,” as it is also commonly known, marks the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles prior to his betrayal, trial and crucifixion as portrayed in the Christian gospels. The name “Maundy Thursday“ is derived from the Latin word mandatum meaning “commandment.”

Why is Maundy Thursday Important?

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.