Domine Tu Mihi Lavas Pedes
- Dominic McGonigal
- Jun 7
- 1 min read
Sunday, 7th June 2026
I am walking for Domine Tu Mihi Lavas Pedes, the 6th track in the choral album Set Me As A Seal.
Domine Tu Mihi Lavas Pedes is the antiphon for the washing of the feet on Maundy Thursday, Lord You Wash My Feet? It was written for the Choir of Holy Redeemer in London. It has a plainchant feel with flowing melodic lines and rich harmonies built up from the plainchant riffs. It ends with a beautiful soprano solo (sung at the first performance by Sophie Bevan). It is suitable for Maundy Thursday, Holy Week or for general use themed on service, sacrifice or love.
I can only find two other settings of these beautiful words – by Manuel Cardoso and José Maurício Nunes Garcia (both four-part SATB). Does anyone know of other settings?
Here are the words.
Domine, tu mihi lavas pedes?
Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei:
Si non lavero tibi pedes, non habebis partem mecum.
Lord, you wash my feet?
Jesus answered and said to him,
If I do not wash your feet, you have no part with me.
How about having this piece dedicated to you or to a loved one?
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