EKPOMA REVIEW

The focus of discourse is from the "Mandatum", the "optional" liturgical ritual during the liturgy on Maundy Thursday when the feet of twelve pre-chosen men are washed. The traditional take of the Mandatum over time according to the Roman Missal, has been the washing of twelve men, being prototypal of the twelve disciples that Jesus washed and these are taken from among the people. In fact, in keeping with this tradition, it has for the most being the selecting of twelve pre-chosen men; who; are; in; "communion"; with; the; Church; from; among; the people.

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