About this Holiday
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his Twelve Apostles on the night before his crucifixion, during which he instituted the Eucharist and washed his disciples' feet. The name 'Maundy' derives from the Latin 'mandatum,' referring to Jesus' new commandment to love one another as he had loved them. In the Philippines, Maundy Thursday marks the solemn start of the Triduum, observed with masses, the Visita Iglesia tradition of visiting seven churches, and deep reflection on Christ's sacrifice.