What Happens During Holy Thursday Mass. It is recommended that the bishop anoint the entire altar. Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in the Catholic Liturgical Calendar.
Members of the congregation are chosen to sit and have their feet washed by the priest who plays the role of Christ. Here the bishop anoints the altar pouring holy chrism on the middle of the altar and on each of its four corners. While we typically associate this Mass with the Institution of the Eucharist both the Introit and the Collect begin with an emphasis on the death of Christ.
Here the bishop anoints the altar pouring holy chrism on the middle of the altar and on each of its four corners.
The Mass of the Lords Supper also known as A Service of Worship for Maundy Thursday is a Holy Week service celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday. During the meal Jesus predicts his betrayal. Interestingly Eastern Orthodox churches perform foot-washing and. This three-day period is referred to as the Easter Triduum also known as the Sacred Triduum or Paschal Triduum.
