Oldenburg in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Corpus Christi Procession Route

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013

1. Corpus Christi Procession Route Marker

Inscription. Located due north is the 1st of 4 chapels used in the procession. This annual devotion honors the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi) on the 9th Sunday after Easter. It was first celebrated here in 1846, but originated in 13th century Germany. This solemn and colorful march follows a 1-mile route through woods, meadow & village streets.

Adoremus in aeternum sanctissimum Sacramentum

Erected 1993 by Friendly Village Marchers & Freudenfest.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 39° 20.528′ N, 85° 12.234′ W. Marker is in Oldenburg, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is on Pearl Street north of Vine Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oldenburg IN 47036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hackman General Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academy of the Immaculate Conception (about 600 feet away); Father Franz Joseph Rudolf (about 600 feet away); Immaculate Conception Convent (about 700 feet away); Town of Oldenburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Stone Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Carriage House (approx. 8.1 miles away); Ben Franklin III (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldenburg.

Additional commentary.
1. Latin Phrase
The Latin phrase on the marker, "Adoremus in aeternum sanctissimum Sacramentum", is the first part of a Catholic Eucharistic hymn and means, "We will adore for eternity the most holy Sacrament."

— Submitted January 1, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013

2. Corpus Christi Procession Route Marker

View to north along Pearl Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.