Saturday, April 2, 2011

FAQ: Washing of the Feet

The washing of the feet is a liturgical practice included in the Holy Thursday Mass. The norm is for the priest to wash the feet of twelve men from the parish. This ritual symbolically represents Christ's washing of the apostle's feet in the gospel. (See John 13)

Why Men?

Church Directives

[Updated 12/30/11]

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