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Royal Maundy

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page.

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/March 28, 2024  by Wehwalt (talk) 16:15, 2 February 2024 (UTC)



Royal Maundy (depicted) is a religious service in the Church of England held on Maundy Thursday. At the service, the British monarch or a royal official distributes small silver coins known as "Maundy money". The name and ceremony derive from the instructions of Jesus at the Last Supper that his followers should love one another. In the Middle Ages, English monarchs washed the feet of beggars in imitation of Jesus, and presented gifts and money to the poor. The custom ended in the 18th century but returned in 1932. The service is held in a different church or cathedral every year. Recipients were once chosen for their poverty, but are now chosen for service to their churches or communities. The coin's obverse design features the reigning monarch, while the reverse, with a crowned numeral enclosed by a wreath. In most years there are fewer than 2,000 complete sets of Maundy money; they are highly sought after by collectors.
 * Most recent similar article(s): Carucage, an English monetary tax, is TFA Jan 13, but this is not religious. I searched up to August 2023, but did not find a religious ceremony.
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 * Promoted: January 13, 2011
 * Reasons for nomination: Ceremony takes place on this day in 2024. This is a TFA re-run from 2011.
 * Support as nominator. Z1720 (talk) 15:50, 12 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Support looks good enough and the last time it was on TFA was over ten years ago. I also like that it will be featured on the date it occurs. ❤History  Theorist❤  03:24, 16 January 2024 (UTC)