LIEGE-Church of Sts. Mark-Feast of Corpus Christi
Feast of Corpus Christi - The revelation of Blessed Julianne of Cornillon, who had the sight of a shining shield with a dark patch, was interpreted as a sign of the lack of a special day dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament in the liturgical calendar. Under the influence of these apparitions, Bishop Liege Robert of Thourotte established a feast in Liege in Liege. For the first time they were celebrated in the same year in the church of Sts. Martin in Liege. In 1 year, Pope Urban IV introduced them as the Festus Corporis Christi in the whole church.
Before the half-century, despite the 700 -year tradition, the organization of the Corpus Christi procession was abandoned. In the year 2014 there was a return to this tradition. This was done in the jubilee year since the Pope Urban IV extended this feast for the whole universal Church.
The centuries ago, the procession was very festive. Her route led among others on the river Maze. The Blessed Sacrament was on the barge. On both sides of the river there were thousands of believers. Today's procession is much more modest. It crosses the city center, near the church of the Blessed Sacrament, which is the main center of Eucharistic worship in Liege.
The centuries ago, the procession was very festive. Her route led among others on the river Maze. The Blessed Sacrament was on the barge. On both sides of the river there were thousands of believers. Today's procession is much more modest. It crosses the city center, near the church of the Blessed Sacrament, which is the main center of Eucharistic worship in Liege.