Summary:
The Princely Family of Monaco honors the Feast of Corpus Christi with a mass and a procession in the streets of Monaco.
Full Story:
On Thursday, May 30, the Prince’s Family honored the Feast of Corpus Christi in Monaco. The celebration began with a mass at the Cathedral of Monaco, followed by the traditional procession through the streets of Monaco. The Prince’s Family, including Prince Albert II, Princess Charlène, and their twins Prince Hereditary Jacques and Princess Gabriella, observed the celebration from the balconies of the Palace. The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, holds great importance for Christians. Although it does not have a fixed date, it is a public holiday in Monaco and is celebrated annually on a Thursday in remembrance of the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus the day before his death. The celebration is a way for the Christian people to express their attachment to Jesus by participating in a pontifical mass and a religious procession through the streets of Monaco. The Prince’s Family’s presence at the event reflects their commitment to honoring the religious traditions of Monaco.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
