by Barbara Isbister
Behind the Scenes at the Cathedral Preparations for the feast of Corpus Christi
People come to see the Carpet of Flowers from near and far. They have many questions about the religious significance, the history and the processes involved. This article aims to answer some of them.
Religious Significance The Roman Catholic feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for ‘the body of Christ’) is a celebration of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It dates back to 1264 and takes place, on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, following Pentecost Sunday, which is fifty days after Easter. There is a solemn Mass at 5.30pm in Arundel Cathedral, said by Bishop Richard Moth, the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. Also taking part are many Canons and Priests from the Diocese. At the end of the Mass, the Bishop
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