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Examples of Holy Thursday in a Sentence
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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
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is just one of the spring holidays that many Christians celebrate in the week leading up to Easter.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
In a Catholic diocese, a cathedral serves as the bishop's home church and the site of important religious events for the diocese such as the ordination of new priests and the annual Chrism Mass, where the oils used in sacraments throughout the diocese are blessed, traditionally on Holy Thursday.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Traditionally, eggs are dyed on Holy Thursday and saved for Easter Sunday.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024
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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 4 Jul. 2024.
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