La fiesta del Corpus

Abstract

The image contains a news report on the daily religious practices of a community. It details how bells mark key moments of the day, calling for activities such as mass, prayer, confession, and communion. These activities structure not only spiritual life but also social life, involving artisans, children, soldiers, and entire families. The Angelic Salutation and other specific prayers play a central role in daily routines. It describes the feast of Corpus Christi, celebrated in Bogotá on June 16, 1865, according to an article in El Símbolo. It narrates the community's preparations, including decorated altars and the participation of citizens, from the richest to the poorest. The procession began at the cathedral and culminated at the Colegio del Rosario, highlighting the presence of children dressed as angels and the archbishop's blessing of the people. It also mentions the controversy caused by the reading of a book during the celebration. This article was published in El Símbolo on June 28, 1865.