Maundy Thursday officially ends at 10 pm. The Franciscan Convent closes its doors after a full day of liturgical acts (whose “main dish” is the celebration of the washing of the feet,commemorating the final Supper), when the faithful can go domestic to rest in preparation for Quito’s Holy Week grand finale: the “Jesús del Gran Poder, and ” or “Jesus Almighty,” procession. For Jaime Beltrán, however, or shutting the church’s doors is anything but closing time.
Source: casagangotena.com