Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ among Western Christians

Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ it is celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity, so it falls on different dates every year. On this day, Catholic Christians visit the church, where they consecrate wreaths that serve as amulets for huts.

The Holy Eucharist is the acceptance of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is considered a holy gift that Jesus left in his church. In 1267, the holiday was recognized by the church. Although it has a purely religious meaning, many European countries have come to consider it folk.

Nowadays, church ceremonies and entertainment events and rituals are combined on this day. One of the most famous traditions is the scattering of flower petals during processions. But the most important thing for a Christian on this day is to visit the temple and accept repentance and Holy Communion.


Sometimes the holiday is moved from Thursday to Sunday so that as many believers as possible can attend the ceremony. This date is a public holiday and non-working day in Brazil, Austria, Croatia, Poland and some other countries.

Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ among Western Christians
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