Maundy Thursday services reflect on night before crucifixion

April 16, 2014 Maundy Thursday services reflect on night before crucifixion

Derrick Miller The Duncan Banner The Duncan Banner Wed Apr 16, 2014, 07:40 AM CDT

DUNCAN Maundy Thursday, the night before the crucifixion that some Chrisitians refer to as Holy Thursday, will be recognized with special services in some Duncan churches.

The day is celebrated in recognition of the Last Supper and a foot washing ceremony that took place before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Holy Week began on Sunday with Palm Sunday and will end on Easter Sunday.

Several days of significance are recognized during Holy Week, the final week of the Lenten season.

Because of the significance of the day on Thursday, many churches reflect on the sacrifice of Christ with special services. Some of these services include foot washings.

All Saints Episcopal Church has a special service scheduled for Maundy Thursday. The service, which will include foot washing, will be at 7 p.m. in the main church. The church will also have two Good Friday services, one at noon and the other at 7 p.m. Friday.

Good Shepherd Lutheran will have a service at 7 p.m. Thursday to celebrate the day. The church also has a Good Friday service also scheduled for 7 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church will celebrate Holy Thursday with a service beginning at 7 p.m. The Rev. Vicki Rucker will lead the service.

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Maundy Thursday services reflect on night before crucifixion