The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday, signifies the commencement of the Easter Triduum and commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus, particularly the institution of the Eucharist.
The service emphasises three principal themes: the institution of the Eucharist, the establishment of the priesthood, and Jesus’ commandment of love, exemplified through the washing of the disciples’ feet.
Jesus’ commandment of love, exemplified through the washing of the disciples’ feet. The rite of foot-washing, a significant symbol, developed separately and was gradually incorporated into the liturgy.
