Maundy Thursday
The Eucharist begins in the usual manner, using the following Collect, Psalm, and Lessons
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old TestamentExodus 12:1‑14a
Psalm78:14‑20, 23‑25
Epistle1 Corinthians 11:23‑26(27‑32)
GospelJohn 13:1‑15, or Luke 22:14‑30
When observed, the ceremony of the washing of feet appropriately follows the Gospel and homily.
During the ceremony, the following or other suitable anthems may be sung or said
The Lord Jesus, after he had supped with his disciples and had washed their feet, said to them, “Do you know what I, your Lord and Master, have done to you? I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done.”
274Maundy Thursday
