Maundy Thursday

2024 - 3 - 28

Royals and Maundy Thursday: A Day of Traditions and Messages

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Discover how royals marked Maundy Thursday this year with a mix of tradition and modern messages. From King Charles' absence to Queen Camilla's representation, the day was filled with significance and gestures of friendship.

Maundy Thursday, a significant day in the royal calendar, saw a break from tradition this year as King Charles took a step back from royal duties due to his health. This led to a unique Royal Maundy Service with Queen Camilla standing in for the monarch. Despite his absence, King Charles recorded a heartfelt message praising the 'hand of friendship' traditionally associated with Maundy Thursday.

Meanwhile, in Alabama, a congregation marked the day by donating footwear to homeless individuals, embodying the spirit of showing love to neighbors. In Mangaluru, India, Fr Clifford performed the symbolic act of washing the feet of 12 lay persons, a gesture synonymous with humility and service.

Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is a day that holds historical and religious significance for Christians worldwide. With special services and ceremonies, including the reenactment of the Last Supper and foot-washing rituals, the day precedes the solemn observance of Good Friday.

The name 'Maundy' stems from the Latin word 'mandatum,' meaning commandment. This refers to Jesus' instruction to his disciples to love one another as he has loved them. This message of compassion and friendship resonates strongly on Maundy Thursday, emphasizing the core values of Christianity.

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Maundy Thursday: What is it and how are royals marking the day ... (Sky News)

With the monarch taking a break from royal duties due to his health, the annual Royal Maundy Service looked rather different this year.

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King Charles speaks of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy Thursday ... (BBC News)

He is not attending public events while he has treatment for cancer but recorded a message instead.

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King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in Maundy Thursday audio ... (The Guardian)

Pre-recorded message for Maundy Thursday service in Worcester Cathedral will be played as Camilla stands in for monarch.

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Alabama congregation donates footwear to homeless people in ... (Episcopal News Service)

“Maundy Thursday is the day we get that new commandment, that we can show love to our neighbor in so many different ways,” she said. “If your church is called ...

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Fr Clifford Washes Feet of 12 Lay Persons on Maundy Thursday at ... (Mangalorean.com)

Mangaluru: Christians across all parishes of the diocese thronged to their respective churches to observe Maundy Thursday with great devotion on March 28.

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Maundy Thursday 2024: Know its History and Significance (Jagran Josh)

Many Christian churches hold special services on this day, which may include the reenactment of the Last Supper or a foot-washing ceremony. What is the History ...

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What is Maundy Thursday? Everything to know about this holy day (AZCentral.com)

Before you dye your eggs for Easter Sunday, you can take time to celebrate this lesser-known holiday in Holy Week. Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy ...

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Maundy Thursday service hears recording of King Charles, Camilla ... (UPI.com)

King Charles was represented by Queen Camilla at a Maundy Thursday service at Britain's Worcester Cathedral, with the congregation hearing a recorded ...

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What is Maundy Thursday? (Houston Chronicle)

Its name stems from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment. In John 13:34 (the New King James Version) Jesus tells his 12 disciples: “A new commandment I give ...

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King Charles calls for acts of friendship in first public remarks since ... (CNN)

The British King recorded a message for Maundy Thursday addressing the importance of acts of friendship “especially in a time of need.”

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King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in Maundy Thursday ... (Reuters UK)

Charles delivered the remarks in a recorded message which will be aired at the ancient Maundy Thursday church service at Worcester Cathedral in central England ...

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King Charles Delivers Easter Message in First Public Address Since ... (TIME)

King Charles gave an Easter message in his first public address since Kate Middleton announced she was diagnosed with cancer.

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Queen Camilla is dazzling in white as she makes historic ... (Tatler)

Queen Camilla was elegant in the cream coat as she arrived at the Royal Maundy service in Worcester Cathedral on Thursday.

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Archbishop leads Maundy Thursday celebrations (Times of Malta)

Many believers flocked to the Salib tal-Għolja in Siġġiewi on Thursday walking up the hill in prayer as part of Holy Week celebrations.

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What You'll See at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper (National Catholic Register)

Holy Thursday strides two liturgical seasons: Lent and the Paschal Triduum. The Paschal Triduum, the “Great Three Days,” begins (and Lent ends) with the ...

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King speaks of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy Thursday service ... (upday News UK)

The Queen was inundated with goodwill messages for the King and Princess of Wales when she stood in for her husband during the historic Royal Maundy Service ...

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PHOTOS: Maundy Thursday rehearsal at the Royal Poinciana Chapel (Palm Beach Daily News)

Heath Randolph plays Jesus during the rehearsal for the reenactment of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci at Royal Poinciana Chapel Wednesday March 27, ...

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King Charles addresses 'hand of friendship' in Maundy Thursday ... (Hindustan Times)

King Charles III as he delivers a heartfelt message on Maundy Thursday, addressing acts of friendship and more since Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis.

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James Spann preaches on Maundy Thursday (al.com)

James Spann, chief meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, preached the noon sermon at the Cathedral Church of the Advent on Maundy Thursday, ...

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Queen Camilla Wears Queen Elizabeth's Brooches as She Steps in ... (TownandCountrymag.com)

Each year on the Thursday before Easter the British sovereign presents special coins known as Maundy money to pensioners. And this year, Queen Camilla ...

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Christians Remember the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday (Hungary Today)

On Maundy Thursday, Christians commemorate the Last Supper, the Blessed Sacrament, and the foundation of the Church.

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