The Colombia Corpus Christi Holiday is celebrated on the Monday following the actual date. It occurs on the second Thursday after Whitsun and the seventh Sunday after Easter (also known as Pentecost). This year’s date in Colombia is June 3. The term ‘Corpus Christi’ (Latin for ‘the body of Christ’) refers to elements of the Holy Eucharist. This day is known as the Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion in the Church of England, and it is commemorated with a large family feast. Mystery plays (an important medieval tradition) are also prominent over this holiday.
History of Columbia Corpus Christi Holiday
The name ‘Corpus Christi’ clearly defines what the day signifies. It commemorates the Holy Eucharist, the body of Jesus Christ. It first became a Christian feast in the second part of the 13th century, when a nun named Juliana of Liège pushed for it. She said God had been sending her messages from childhood about the need for a Eucharistic feast day, prompting her to petition the Bishop of Liège. Because it was within the Bishop’s prerogative to order feasts in their local dioceses, he consented and assembled a clergy meeting, ordering that a Corpus Christi celebration be conducted annually.
Following the deaths of Juliana and the Bishop, the festival of Corpus Christi gained popularity. Pope Urban IV published the papal bull ‘Transisturus de hoc world’ (a public decree) in 1264, designating Corpus Christi as a feast throughout the Latin Church. The date was fixed for Thursday, after the octave of Pentecost. It is celebrated on a Thursday because the last supper occurred on a Thursday.
Corpus Christi is a Roman Catholic feast, but it is also observed by several Anglican churches, particularly the Church of England. Roman Catholic bishops are expected to attend their cathedrals on Corpus Christi, as they do during Lent, Advent, Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas. An essential aspect of Corpus Christi is the procession in which the priest takes the Eucharist on display in a special receptacle known as a monstrance in the middle of the streets, followed by the congregation.
Why the Columbia Corpus Christi Holiday is Important.
It’s a public holiday.
Who doesn’t enjoy a public holiday? The day provides a respite from the rush and bustle of daily life.
It honors the ultimate sacrifice
Corpus Christi commemorates the Holy Eucharist on the day of his wreath. It is the most prevalent ceremony observed by Christians over the world.
It unites the believers.
Corpus Christi connects believers and restores their confidence in Christ’s supernatural miracle. The observation begins with the vision of a devotee, making it a unique calling from the Lord himself.
FAQ
What are the seven sacraments?
The seven sacraments are: baptism, confirmation, Holy Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, holy orders, and matrimony.
What are the colors of Corpus Christi?
The colors of corpus Christi are white and purple.
Is Colombia a Christian country?
Roman Catholicism is the majority religion in Colombia and is adhered to by 90% of citizens.
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