La fiesta del Corpus Christi

Abstract

The image contains a news item about the celebration of Corpus Christi in Bogotá. It highlights how the city's Catholic community showed great devotion during the event, even in times of economic difficulties and conflict. It also emphasizes the support of the Archbishop and the high clergy, who contributed to the solemnity and splendor of the occasion. Various institutions participated in the religious festivity, such as the Venerable Metropolitan Chapter, the Salesian Order, and other ecclesiastical groups. The joint work of artisans to improve a street and the construction of altars in honor of the Blessed Sacrament is highlighted. The procession, organized with the support of the Army and the Police, included cars representing biblical passages and the participation of children in symbolic roles. The event was praised for its solemnity, order, and positive impact on the community, generating the satisfaction of the Archbishop. News item published in El Orden on June 15, 1895.