On April 17, Orthodox Christians ... s earthly life. The Church marks four events on this day: the washing of the feet of the Apostles by Christ, the Last Supper and the institution of the Holy ...

That's the Greek word for "Passover," the Jewish holiday Jesus celebrated the night before his Crucifixion (The Last Supper was also ... said Demacopoulos. The Orthodox Church has a hierarchal ...

Eastern Orthodox churches — such as the Greek and Russian branches — use ... Liturgy begins on Holy Thursday when we remember the Last Supper. It continues to Good Friday, when we remember ...