Maundy (from
Latin mandatum or
mendicare), or
Washing of the Feet, is a religious
rite observed by several
Christian denominations.
John 13:1–17 mentions
Jesus performing this act. Specifically, in verses 13:14–17, He instructs them:
- 14 "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them."