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Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
While Holy Thursday marks the end of Lent and its subsequent 40-days of fasting and sacrifice, many Catholics chose to continue the sacrifice until Easter Sunday.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Good Friday is part of Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday and leads up to Easter Sunday.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday Maundy Thursday, also called Holy Thursday, is Thursday, April 2.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
While Holy Thursday marks the end of Lent and its subsequent 40-days of fasting and sacrifice, many Catholics chose to continue the sacrifice until Easter Sunday.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Good Friday is part of Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday and leads up to Easter Sunday.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday Maundy Thursday, also called Holy Thursday, is Thursday, April 2.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Holy Thursday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Thursday. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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