Some churches today wash the feet of congregants during services on Holy Thursday in an imitation of what Christ himself did. "Through Jesus’ actions on Holy Thursday, our call to love through ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly ... At this Mass, the bishop washes the feet of twelve priests to symbolize Christ’s washing of his twelve Apostles, our first ...

York Minster has today announced its programme of services, events and activities to mark Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2025.

During the Holy Thursday Mass, there is the sacrament of Communion, blessings of the Oil of Chrism, striping of the altar, and the washing of feet in memory of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples.

Saint Peter, the chief disciple, is depicted seated, asking Christ to wash "not only my feet, but my hands and my head also." (John 13:9). The other disciples are pictured loosening their sandals. The ...