Corpus Christi Procession, Cieszyn, Poland

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Corpus Christi, procession of the blessed sacrament in the town of Cieszyn on the Polish, Czech border. The feast of Corpus Christi is to honour the blessed Eucharist. After Mass the Eucharist is paraded through the streets with prayers and hymns.

Contributor: Derek Knight
Tags: Feature, Corpus Christi Procession, Polish, poland, priest, Procession, Silesia, religion, parade, nun, Cieszyn, children, Corpus Christi, eucharist, monk, brother, faith, March, town, Urban, devotion, Community, ceremony, christianity, church, Belief
Location :EUROPE, Poland, Cieszyn
Date: 11 June 2009 - 9:00am

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