Corpus
Christi Procession Route
Oldenburg,
Franklin County, Indiana
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| Subject: | Corpus Christi Procession Route |
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Erected by: |
Donated
– Friendly Village Marchers and |
| Located: |
Vine and Washington Streets, Oldenburg, Indiana
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| 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.
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