Corpus Christi in Darmstadt: The community inspires festive procession!

Corpus Christi in Darmstadt: The community inspires festive procession!

Darmstadt, Deutschland - On June 26, 2025, the Catholic community in Darmstadt celebrated the Corpus Christi festival with a lively service and a festive procession. The inner city communities of St. Ludwig, St. Elisabeth, Liebfrauen and Heilig Kreuz as well as the Spanish-speaking community found themselves in the St. Elisabeth church to pray and celebrate. Kaplan Jens Ginkel, Pastor Gregor Waclawiak and Father Pious Kandathil concentrated the service, while Deacon Heinz Lenhart supported liturgy. Jorin Sandau on the organ, accompanied by Sonor Fistulae and the Schola von St. Elisabeth, took over the musical design, which led the vocals with support from other communities.

In his sermon, Kaplan Ginkel spoke about the advent consumption of the Krampusse in Vienna and moved parallels to the Corpus Christi festival. An essential topic was the secret of the Corpus Christi, which was considered in its diversity. Unfortunately, there were fewer valets this year than in the previous year, which did not cloud the festivity.

Corpus Christi procession by the Martinsviertel

In ideal weather conditions, the procession by the Martinsviertel offered a solemn sight. The first stop took place in the old people's home in Emilia and was prepared by the pastoral care of the senior citizens. Here the believers met and discussed thoughts and prayers. At the second stop in front of the parish hall on Schloßgartenplatz, the Spanish -speaking community designed the celebration, which offered a happy cooperation and invited to talk to the present.

The procession ended in the church of St. Elisabeth, where the participants received the festive final blessing. Afterwards there was a sociable get -together in the rectory, in which the municipalities of Heilig Kreuz, St. Elisabeth and the Spanish -speaking community contributed to dining such as bread, cheese as well as wine and water. It was a nice moment of being together that strengthened the community.

The meaning of the Festival Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, also known as a high -strength, is reminiscent of the establishment of the Eucharist. The festival is considered a lively certificate of faith for Catholics in everyday life. It is an opportunity to offer the faith communities a festive framework and to promote the connection with each other. For example, similar festive services with flags and processions were found in celebrations in other communities, such as in St. Vitus, such as the ARD Mediathek reported.

A big thank you go to everyone who prepared and carried out these celebrations in Darmstadt, and last but not least the numerous parishioners who have actively participated in the festivities.