Maundy Thursday also known as ‘Holy Thursday’ is part of Easter celebrations, marking the last day of Lent and to represent the last supper, the final meal Jesus and his 12 disciples shared before he was crucified the next day, also known as Good Friday.

Maundy Thursday predates the ‘Paschal Triduum’ or ‘Easter Triduum’, a period which marks the beginning of the three days, marked by the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The day is commemorated as a day when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, and is celebrated as such by the washing of feet by priests to the congregation.