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Courtesy photosSolemn processions proceed through many towns and villages in the KMC on Corpus Christi Day.

Germans observe Corpus Christi Day

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Thursday is a religious holiday in Germany, called “Fronleichnam,” or Corpus Christi Day. Roman-Catholics in Germany and Europe celebrate the church fest, which is observed 10 days after Pentecost. In some, but not all, German states, Fronleichnam is an official holiday. Stores, banks and official institutions are closed in Rheinland-Pfalz, […]

June 12, 2014 ×