Holyday Art for Maundy Thursday: "The Last Supper" by Doug Blanchard

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"The Last Supper" by Doug Blanchard

The final Thursday of Christian holy season of Lent is known as "Maundy Thursday" and commemorates the last supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples and friends. It is also known by the names "Holy Thursday," "Covenant Thursday," "Great and Holy Thursday," "Thursday of Mysteries," and "Sheer Thursday." The Mass or service of worship is usually celebrated Thursday evening, which is when Friday begins according to Jewish tradition (Last Supper was held on the feast of Passover). The Washing of the Feet is a traditional component of the celebration in many Christian churches, including the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Churches of the Brethren, Mennonites, as well as many Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. I'll be at a Methodist church tonight for the service.