Religious institution undergoes transformation - Catholics commemorate Corpus Christi festivities even along the Rhine.
The term "Fronleichnam" originates from the Middle High German words "vrôn" (meaning Lord) and "lîcham" (meaning body). According to tradition, the night before Jesus' crucifixion, he gathered with his disciples, shared bread with them, and drank wine. During this event, he allegedly stated that the bread was his body and the wine was his blood. Because of this significant event, Catholics today contend that bread and wine undergo a transformation into Jesus' physical body and blood during the Holy Mass.
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- The Corpus Christi procession in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is a stunning spectacle, featuring thousands participating with a large ship carrying the Eucharist.
- Rainer Maria Woelki, the Cologne Cathedral's archbishop, leads the Corpus Christi procession through the streets of the city each year, culminating at the Cologne Cathedral.
- The procession in Cologne is a meaningful event, as people walk alongside the ship, showing their devotion to the Eucharist, especially near the Rhine River.
- The annual Corpus Christi procession in North Rhine-Westphalia highlights the transformation of the elements of bread and wine during the Holy Mass, emphasizing their closeness to Jesus' physical body and blood.
- Beyond religious significance, the Corpus Christi procession in Cologne plays a significant role in the city's cultural heritage, attracting visitors from all around Germany and beyond.
- With traditional music playing in the background, the city of Cologne embodies the spirit of unity and faith during the Corpus Christi procession, promoting the essential teachings of the Catholic Church.
- After the Corpus Christi procession, many locals and visitors gather in the city's plazas and parks, sharing meals inspired by the ritual, such as "Lebkuchen," a traditional gingerbread bread that reflects the spiritual occasion.
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