Holy Thursday

noun

1
: ascension day
2
: maundy thursday

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Hicks led his first Holy Thursday mass in front of a packed crowd. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 Lent will end on Holy Thursday, which will be on April 2, 2026. — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026 Partway through the Holy Thursday Mass, twelve people take seats near the altar and remove their shoes and socks. — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, just outside, worship continued, as faith leaders and community members took part in a Holy Thursday service of their own. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Holy Thursday

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Holy Thursday was in the 13th century

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“Holy Thursday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Thursday. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Holy Thursday

noun
: maundy thursday

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