Corpus Christi Procession Route

Oldenburg, Franklin County, Indiana

Subject:                           Corpus Christi Procession Route

Erected by:                  

Donated – Friendly Village Marchers and Freudenfest 1993

Located: 

Vine and Washington Streets, Oldenburg, Indiana

 

Text and History: 

Located due north is the 1st of 4 chapels used in the

procession.  This annual devotion honors the

Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi) on the 9th

Sunday after Easter.  It was first celebrated here in

1846, but originated in 15th century Germany.  This

solemn and colorful march follows a 1-mile route

through woods, meadow and village streets.