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A-Z: General definitions: Washing of the disciples' feet
Definition
Christ washes the feet of the disciples at the Last Supper as a symbol of cleansing, humility and service.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
1. Term meaning learner or follower.
2. Used in the New Testament in particularly of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
3. Now applied more generally to all Christians.
The Passover meal which Jesus ate with his disciples before his betrayal and arrest, at which he instituted the eucharist or holy communion or mass.
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