Feast of Corpus Christi - Wikipedia
The feast of Corpus Christi was proposed by Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church, to Pope Urban IV, in order to create a feast focused solely on the Holy Eucharist, emphasizing the joy …
The Story Behind the Feast of Corpus Christi - The Catholic …
Jun 14, 2017 · The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy …
The history of Corpus Christi - pillarcatholic.com
Jun 13, 2022 · The origins of the feast of Corpus Christi begin over 800 years ago around the city of Liège - in present-day Belgium - with a young woman known as Juliana of Mont-Cornillon, …
History of Corpus Christi
In 1246 the Bishop of Liege establish the feast of the Blessed Sacrament and it was first celebrated June 5, 1249. The celebration remained local to this diocese. In 1263 near the town …
Feast of Corpus Christi | Description & History | Britannica
Feast of Corpus Christi, festival of the Roman Catholic Church in honor of the real presence of the body of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. It is commonly observed on the Thursday (or the …
Catholic Activity: History of the Feast of Corpus Christi
Father Francis Weiser describes the history of the Corpus Christi, including history of the feast, hymns and folklore. HISTORY AND LITURGY. ORIGIN — On Maundy Thursday, the day on …
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Catholic News Agency
5 days ago · The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is also known as the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which translates from Latin to "Body of Christ." This feast …
Feast of Corpus Christi | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia
Corpus Christi (Body of CHRIST), FEAST OF, is celebrated in the Latin Church on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday to solemnly commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Feast of Corpus Christi - NEW ADVENT
In the Greek Church the feast of Corpus Christi is known in the calendars of the Syrians, Armenians, Copts, Melchites, and the Ruthenians of Galicia, Calabria, and Sicily.
The Origins of the Feast of Corpus Christi | The Divine Mercy
Have you ever heard of St. Juliana of Liege? She’s the little-known saint responsible for the establishment of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, a great feast of the Catholic Church that …
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