Maundy Thursday

The week before Easter is called ‘Holy Week’.

On the Thursday, Christians remember the Last Supper with a Communion Service in the evening.

Just before the Last Supper, Jesus showed his service of his disciples by washing their feet.

Many churches have this or a similar gesture take place.

At the end of the service, the altar might be stripped and then there might be a vigil in the church until midnight.

This brings to mind the waiting in the Garden of Gethsemane before Jesus was arrested.