As Lent wraps up, Holy Week continues through Easter Sunday. See the meaning of Good Friday and why people fast after Maundy Thursday.

Maundy Thursday. While it's known by a few other names (more on that below), Maundy Thursday is a celebration that consists of Christians commemorating this holy day during Jesus Christ's final ...

How is Easter linked to eggs and bunnies? Here's what to know about the historical significance of the Christian holiday.

The Thursday before Easter is known as either Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday. Maundy is derived from the Latin word for “command,” and refers to Jesus’ commandment to the disciples to ...

Maundy Thursday has been observed by Roman Catholic churches since 1956 with two specific liturgies: Morning Liturgy: For the blessing of the holy oils to be used during the course of the next year.

Before Good Friday, there is another significant date that is observed on the Christian calendar: Maundy Thursday. While the day may not warrant a day off work, it is still a crucial occasion for ...

Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla have taken part in the annual Maundy service which sees the monarch gives out gifts in one of the oldest royal ceremonies. At Durham Cathedral, specially-minted coins ...