Maundy Thursday is celebrated during Holy Week – this is the last week before Easter, which ends in Lent 2023.
In 2023, Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Thursday on April 12. It is one of the Easter holidays dedicated to cleanliness.
In the early morning, people wash themselves thoroughly, and throughout the day they arrange things around the house and household.
history of the holiday
On Maundy Thursday, believers remember the Last Supper. Here Jesus Christ first instituted the Eucharist ceremony, and also washed the feet of his disciples. This is where the custom of the holiday comes from.
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The last Supper
Traditions and customs
On Maundy Thursday, you need to wash yourself as early as possible – in the first rays of the sun. Parents should wash their little children. It’s so nice to take a bath today. It is believed that it can cure various diseases.
Also, general cleaning is carried out in the house, hair and nails are cut, all garbage is thrown away, they attend worship and participate in the sacrament.
From that day, people start preparing for Easter – they buy food, some bake Easter cakes.
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Easter cakes are baked every Maundy Thursday
What not to do on Maundy Thursday
It is strictly forbidden to eat meat, dairy products and eggs, be dirty, leave unwashed dishes, fight, refuse help.
But today you can work anywhere. The Church encourages any work.
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Everything must be clean on Maundy Thursday
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