Holy Thursday

noun

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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 See all Example Sentences for Holy Thursday 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Holy Thursday was in the 13th century

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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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