Maundy (Noun)
Meaning
A public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy money.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The Queen will attend the Maundy ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, where she will distribute Maundy money to deserving elderly recipients.
- The Royal Maundy Service is a special ceremony that takes place on the Thursday before Easter, where the monarch distributes Maundy money as a symbol of gratitude to elderly members of the community.
- As the monarch walked down the aisle, she was accompanied by the Yeomen of the Guard, who carried baskets containing the Maundy money to be distributed to the gathered recipients.
- The recipients of the Maundy money were chosen for their service to the church and community, and were individually presented with a pair of leather purses containing coins specially minted for the occasion.
- The ceremony of distributing Maundy money dates back to the 13th century, when monarchs would wash the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday as a symbol of humility and kindness.