The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem today (April 29, 2021) performed the traditional "washing of the feet" ceremony outside the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus was entombed and then resurrected, according to the Euro News website.
The ritual, conducted by Theophilos III before the clergy and this year, because of the pandemic, only a small crowd of local pilgrims, symbolizes humility.
The ceremony is performed on the last Thursday before Easter at the start of a three-day commemoration that marks the three days from Jesus' death on the cross to His resurrection. It is a traditional tribute to Jesus' washing of the feet of His disciples at the Last Supper.
The Greek Orthodox Easter is being celebrated this year on Sunday, May 2.
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