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If a service is performed, Catholic Online says the communion from the previous day, known as Holy Thursday, must be used.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
In 2024 Lent takes place from Feb. 14 through March 28 (which is Holy Thursday).
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Francis did preside over the Holy Thursday ritual of washing the feet of the faithful at a women’s prison in Rome.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Maundy Thursday — also known as Holy Thursday — is a Christian event thattakes place each year on the Thursday before Easter.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Holy Thursday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Thursday. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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