Corpus Christi
Been trying to find out about the festival Corpus Christi!
At the wedding on Saturday the vicar (rector to be precise - what's the difference?) mentioned we would line up after the service and throw rose petals - like at Corpus Christi (this Thursday). This confused all the evangelical non-conformists (myself included).
I have since discovered its about the body and blood of Christ, traditionally being paraded to the church, while people throw rose petals on the ground. But have not discovered the significance of the petals (red for blood is my best guess!). Anyone know any more about this?
Been trying to find out about the festival Corpus Christi!
At the wedding on Saturday the vicar (rector to be precise - what's the difference?) mentioned we would line up after the service and throw rose petals - like at Corpus Christi (this Thursday). This confused all the evangelical non-conformists (myself included).
I have since discovered its about the body and blood of Christ, traditionally being paraded to the church, while people throw rose petals on the ground. But have not discovered the significance of the petals (red for blood is my best guess!). Anyone know any more about this?
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