On the evening of Thursday the 19th June, former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, will preach at the Feast of Corpus Christi at St German’s Church, Adamsdown.
Procession
There will be a procession through a few streets in Adamsdown (listed on the poster below), and police have warned that there may be travel disruption.
If you would like to attend the service, book here.
You can find St German’s Church here:
St German
Star Street
Roath
CARDIFF
CF24 1LA
What is Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi, which translates to “Body of Christ” from Latin, is a Christian feast celebrating the Eucharist, the consecrated bread and wine that Catholics believe to be the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is a solemnity in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, which is 60 days after Easter.
The Corpus Christi procession is a Catholic tradition where the Blessed Sacrament (consecrated Eucharist) is carried through the streets in a public display of faith and devotion. It is a solemn event, often held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday (or the following Sunday). The procession is accompanied by prayers, hymns, and the faithful, witnessing to their belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
End of the procession:The procession typically concludes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Central to the tradition:The procession is a way for Catholics to publicly express their belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Historical roots:The tradition began in Liège, Belgium, in 1264, and quickly spread throughout the Catholic Church.
The Eucharist:The consecrated host, placed in a monstrance, is carried by a priest during the procession.
Public display:The procession moves through the streets, symbolizing Christ’s presence among the people.
Community and worship:The faithful participate by praying, singing hymns, and witnessing the procession, creating a communal act of worship.