The Feast of Corpus Christi (also known as the “Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ), was celebrated here in Madeira last Thursday, May 31st. A special mass was held at the Sé Cathedral in the centre of Funchal, followed by a procession through the streets.
Flower carpets (arrangements of flowers laid out on the street to resemble colourful carpets) lined the streets around the Cathedral. During the procession, the Blessed Sacrament was displayed in a monstrance which was held by our bishop, D. António Carrilho. Here are some of the highlights of the day….
