Holy Thursday

noun

1. Ascension Day.
2. the Thursday in Holy Week; Maundy Thursday.

Holy Thursday

noun

1. another name for Maundy Thursday
2. a rare name for Ascension Day

Word History and Origins

Origin of Holy Thursday¹

1150–1200; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

Francis did preside over the Holy Thursday ritual of washing the feet of the faithful at a women’s prison in Rome.

From New York Times

On Holy Thursday, known in Britain as Maundy Thursday, Charles skipped a service at which the monarch traditionally hands out gifts of special “Maundy Money” coins to people involved in community service.

From New York Times

The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week and recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at their last supper together before he was crucified.

From Seattle Times

This year’s celebrations in this Mexican neighborhood began on Holy Thursday.

From Seattle Times

Half a world away, Catholic nuns held candles during a Holy Thursday procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem.

From Seattle Times