Maundy Thursday, also called Holy Thursday or Sheer Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper. The name is thought to be a Middle English derivation taken from a Latin anthem sung in Roman Catholic churches on that day: “Mandatum novum do vobis” (“a new commandment I give to you”; John 13:34). In most European countries, Maundy Thursday is known as Holy Thursday; other names are Green Thursday (Gründonnerstag; common in Germany), from the early practice of giving penitents a green branch as a token for completing their Lenten
Maundy Thursday always falls between March 19 and April 22, inclusive, and will vary according to the Gregorian calendar. This year, Maundy Thursday 2023 falls on April 6, 2023. Earlier, in the Christian churches, the day was celebrated with a general communion of clergy and churchgoers. Maundy Thursday 2023 Date and Significance: Everything To Know About Holy Thursday or Sheer Thursday in Christian Week.
Maundy Thursday is the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with his disciples. It is also a holy day commemorating the Last Supper and the Washing of Feet.