Procession Corpus Christi

Experience one of Val Gardena’s most beautiful religious traditions, featuring festive music, splendid traditional costumes and the Corpus Christi procession through the village centre. Corpus Christi honours the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and, in Ortisei, is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday following the feast day. After the solemn Mass, the local community joins a procession through the village, accompanied by the brass band, associations and traditional costume groups. The Blessed Sacrament is carried through the village and honoured at beautifully decorated outdoor altars.

08:45–09:00 a.m.
Ceremonial entrance of the brass band and traditional costume groups from Antonius Square via Stetteneck Square to the Parish Church of Ortisei.

09:00–10:00 a.m.
Holy Mass at the Parish Church of Ortisei

10:00–11:00 a.m.
Corpus Christi procession with traditional costumes.
The procession starts at the parish church, proceeds along Stufan Street to Antonius Square, and returns to Stetteneck Square.

11:00–11:15 a.m.
Music, prayer service and final blessing at the outdoor altar on Stetteneck Square.