Slipping through time, let’s journey back to 1585 in Buenos Aires. A mere five years after the city’s founding, the Corpus Domini celebration was already taking root, becoming one of Buenos Aires’ oldest traditions. Picture the Plaza Mayor, now Plaza de Mayo, brimming with townsfolk and officials. The Cabildo orchestrated the event, ensuring everyone, from the highest authority to the humblest citizen, participated in the festivities. Corpus Domini was, and still is, a testament to the Catholic faith. It commemorates the institution of the Eucharist, the very heart of Catholic liturgy and worship. This sacred ritual, established by Jesus at the Last Supper, finds its fullest expression in the Corpus Domini celebration. Initially, Corpus Christi was celebrated on the Thursday following the octave of Pentecost. However, after the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council, it was shifted to the following Sunday to accommodate modern life. This allowed more people to participate in this important celebration at Corpus Domini. The origins of Corpus Christi trace back to 13th-century Liège, Belgium. Saint Juliana of Mont Cornillon envisioned a special feast honoring the Eucharist. This vision eventually led to the first celebration in 1246. By 1264, Pope Urban IV extended Corpus Christi to the entire Church, solidifying its place in the Catholic calendar. Here in Buenos Aires, the Corpus Domini processions grew in grandeur towards the end of the 17th century. Streets were adorned with arches, foliage, and vibrant tapestries. Locals contributed by decorating altars along the procession route, creating a city-wide spectacle. Dances, performances, and even sacramental plays filled the air, transforming Buenos Aires into a living stage for the Corpus Domini celebration. Even today, the spirit of Corpus Domini lives on in Buenos Aires and around the world.
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