Maundy Thursday, commemorating the event of Jesus washing the feet of disciples of Jesus 2000 years ago, was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on April 18.
During the concelebrated Holy Mass, Bishop of Thanjavur M. Devadoss Ambrose washed the feet of 12 old parishioners to commemorate the event.
The Maundy Thursday celebration is the beginning of the three-day main celebrations of the Holy week commemorating the last supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and during the last supper Jesus washed his disciples feet giving the mandate of love, according to a press release.