Corpus Christi

Thursday is Corpus Christi – one of the major holidays in the Catholic church. The predominantly Catholic society in Poland is widely observing this religious occasion.

The hallmark throughout the country are traditional mid-day processions of the faithful in their respective parishes. The major event took place in the capital. It was led by the metropolitan of Warsaw archbishop Kazimierz Nycz, following morning mass at the Holy Cross basilica. In his homily, the archbishop emphasized the need for unity among Poles.

The first Corpus Christi procession in the Catholic church was organized by bishop Robert in the parish of Liege in 1246. In Poland, this religious holiday has been observed since the year 1320.