Christians observed Maundy Thursday on April 18, to commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist by Jesus Christ with church services in the evening.
Bishop of Udupi Diocese, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, celebrated the Lord’s Supper at the Milagres Cathedral in Kallianpur along with Fr Valerian Mendonca Rector of the cathedral, Fr Canute Assistant Parish Priest and Fr Brian of Pilar Fathers.
In his homily, Rev. Fr Jossy Rector of Pilar Fathers, Kallianpur emphasized the significance of Maundy Thursday. Thereafter the bishop washed the feet of laypersons reminding the washing of the feet of 12 Apostles by Jesus Christ.
At the end of the mass, the Holy Eucharist was taken ceremoniously to the florally decorated Altar of Repose. The reverential transfer of the Holy Eucharist to the Altar of Repose was followed by the adoration.
