Foot

The umbrella collects the act of washing feet — done by Jesus to his disciples and named among the marks of a good widow.

For figurative uses involving feet, see Footstool and related entries. For footwear, see Shoe.

Jesus washes the disciples' feet

In the upper room before the Passover, Jesus performs the washing himself. "rises from supper, and lays aside his garments; and he took a towel, and girded himself. Then he pours water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. So he comes to Simon Peter. He says to him, Lord, do you wash my feet?" (Jn 13:4-6).

Foot-washing as a mark of a faithful widow

The qualifications for an enrolled widow include the same act, set among the practical works of mercy: "well reported of for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has used hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work" (1Ti 5:10).