Holy Thursday

noun

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Partway through the Holy Thursday Mass, twelve people take seats near the altar and remove their shoes and socks. Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, just outside, worship continued, as faith leaders and community members took part in a Holy Thursday service of their own. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 The church is aiming to pack 1 million meals on Holy Thursday, bringing together people of all ages to assemble bags of rice and other staples for families in need. Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week and recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified. ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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