Maundy Thursday, observed by the Episcopal Church, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles. It's a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar, falling on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. The word "Maundy" is derived from the Latin word "mandatum," meaning commandment, referring to Jesus' commandment to his disciples to love one another as he loved them.

In the Episcopal Church, Maundy Thursday is often marked with a special liturgy that includes the washing of feet, symbolizing Jesus' act of humility and service to his disciples. This ritual underscores the importance of servanthood and love within the Christian community. Additionally, the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is celebrated, reflecting the Last Supper where Jesus instituted the sacrament of communion.

Maundy Thursday also initiates the Triduum, the three-day period leading up to Easter Sunday, which includes Good Friday and Holy Saturday. These days are considered among the holiest in the Christian faith, as they focus on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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