Maundy Thursday observed
Maundy Thursday, that commemorates the institution of Holy Eucharist or Holy Communion in memory of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples was held in every church in the city. The day also involves the main priest washing the feet of 12 members of the church representing the 12 Apostles. This is one of the most important events during the Lent season.
Cardinal Poola Anthony celebrated the Maunday Thursday Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Gunfoundry. He explained the importance of the day. He spoke of the importance of priests and the services they are doing to the Christian community and the society overall.
The Cardinal called for active participation in Holy Week events and ceremonies like Good Friday, Saturday Night Vigil and Easter.
Fr Mathew Kallinkel, parish priest of St Joseph Syro Malabar church said, “This day is observed in all the 17 churches in the city. The Mass is in our mother tongue Malayalam. The faithful took part in the service while priests administered the Holy Communion.”
T.V. Samuel, a member of Syro Malabar Catholic Church, said, “This is the day of the institution of Holy Eucharist and Priesthood.” Einstein Samuel, committee member of St Thomas cathedral, Secunderabad, said “Since this is an important day, the attendance of the congregation is high.
According to the Bible, the traditional Passover feast, Jesus Christ took part along with his 12 Apostles, called Last Supper, on the same night he was betrayed by one of his Apostles.”
According to the secretary of Church of St John The Baptist in Secunderabad, Mesa James Yesudas Samuel, “The faithful were involved in Lent prayers from Ash Wednesday.”
In his Good Friday message, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said “Good deeds like service, kindness and brotherhood taught by Jesus Christ along with the message of peace and compassion will keep inspiring mankind. Christians will recall the sacrifices rendered by Jesus Christ in his entire life.”