maundy (Meaning)
maundy (n)
a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy money
maundy (n.)
The sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
The ceremony of washing the feet of the poor on Thursday.
The alms distributed in connection with this ceremony or on Thursday.
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maundy Sentence Examples
- The Maundy Thursday service commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his disciples.
- The Maundy money bestowed by the British monarch is a tradition dating back to the 13th century.
- The Maundy coins are emblematic of Jesus's act of humility in washing his disciples' feet.
- Christians observe Maundy Thursday as a day of reflection and preparation for Good Friday.
- The Maundy Thursday liturgy includes the chanting of a responsory known as the "Trisagion."
- During the Maundy ceremony, the sovereign distributes alms in the form of Maundy money to the poor.
- The Maundy recipients are often chosen from those who have served their communities.
- The Maundy Thursday service concludes with the washing of the feet of the Maundy recipients.
- The Maundy coin collection is a prized possession for many numismatists.
- The Maundy ceremony has evolved over time but remains an important Christian tradition.
FAQs About the word maundy
a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy moneyThe sacrament of the Lord's Supper., The ceremony of washing the feet of the poor
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The Maundy Thursday service commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his disciples.
The Maundy money bestowed by the British monarch is a tradition dating back to the 13th century.
The Maundy coins are emblematic of Jesus's act of humility in washing his disciples' feet.
Christians observe Maundy Thursday as a day of reflection and preparation for Good Friday.
