Corpus Christi in Berlin: Festival of the Eucharist with Archbishop Koch!

Corpus Christi in Berlin: Festival of the Eucharist with Archbishop Koch!

The festival, which is also known as Corpus of Christ, celebrates the Eucharist and the real presence of Jesus Christ in bread and wine. The name "Corpus Christi" comes from the Middle High German and consists of "Vron" (Lord) and "Lichnam" (body). Corpus Christi has its roots in the 13th century when Bishop Robert von Liège introduced the festival for his diocese in 1246. The first Corpus Christi Festival took place in Cologne in 1279 and has since developed into a permanently anchored tradition in many Catholic regions.

Corpus Christi procession and program

The procession that led back to Bebelplatz via Friedrichstrasse and Unter den Linden is the most characteristic element of the festival and is accompanied by prayers and hymns on various altars. Particular attention was paid to the encounters before and after the procession, where international dishes were offered. As part of the service, Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo from Burkina Faso, who takes a heart for his homeland, also spoke in which more than 4,000 schools are missing. His goal: the construction of at least 2,000 schools and an international boarding school to advance the formation of children.

In addition to the spiritual word of the Pröptin Christina-Maria Bammel and Cardi Ouedraogo, the evening blessing was celebrated at 10 p.m. Part of the collection collection was intended for the Caritas Children's and Youth House Horizonte in Berlin-Pankow, another sign of connection with the needy.

The role of Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo

Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo, who has been an archbishop of Ouagadougou since 2009 and was appointed cardinal in 2014, has loud in the past Burkina24.com actively used for the poorest sections of the population in Burkina Faso. His appointment as a cardinal, which he received as the second Burkiner after Cardinal Paul Zoungrana, not only represents a personal milestone, but is also a glimmer of hope for many in his homeland.

The Corpus Christi celebration in Berlin not only illustrated the deep roots of Catholic traditions in German culture, but also the challenges with which many people are confronted elsewhere. The exchange about international dishes and the cooperation in spiritual matters are shining examples of what collective celebrations can cause.