Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi (Latin: Body of Christ) in Catholicism is a religious feast celebrated by Roman Catholics on the eighth Thursday after Easter, i.e. 53 days after Easter, to commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist. It is also celebrated by some in the Church of England and the Episcopal Church.
External links
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of Corpus Christi
- Thomas Aquinas in Honor of the Feast
- John Thomas Lane, "From Corpus Christi to the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ:": historical context
- Spread and development of eucharistic worship outside of Mass
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