Maudy Thursday or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Institution of
the Eucharist during the Last Supper. After the evening Mass, there
will be a Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament will continue until midnight in all
churches.
Of particular notice is that in the morning a Chrism Mass will be
celebrated. All the priests will assemble and celebrate Mass
together with the archbishop. There will be the blessing of Holy
Oils, or Chrism. The Holy Oils are used for Baptism, Confirmation
and Holy Orders.
