Corpus Christi Church Festival St. Valerius - Trier-Süd
Corpus Christi service by the pond and church festival around St. Valerius in the south of Trier
About St. Valerius Trier-Süd
The high feast of Corpus Christi – the Catholic feast of the Body and Blood of Christ – is traditionally celebrated with particular solemnity in Trier, the oldest city in Germany and also a bishop's seat with centuries of liturgical tradition. In the district of Trier-Süd, the feast in the parish of St. Matthias traditionally culminates in an outdoor festive service and a subsequent church festival around the filial church of St. Valerius.
The day begins with the service by the pond, a charming open-air liturgy amidst the green recreational landscape of Trier-Süd. The area by the pond provides a dignified, nature-oriented setting for the festive Eucharist. Afterwards, the congregation processes to the church of St. Valerius, where the church festival begins.
On the festival grounds around the church, visitors can expect food and drinks, a small catering service with regional specialities, often musical accompaniment, activities for children and families, and plenty of space for socialising and exchange. The festival is supported by numerous volunteers from the parish and is an expression of a vibrant district.
For visitors, the festival is also an opportunity to get to know the church of St. Valerius and the neighbourhood atmosphere of Trier-Süd. Admission is free, and the programme is family-friendly.
St. Valerius Trier-Süd — edition 2026
The 2026 edition follows the established schedule: open-air festive service by the pond, procession, and a joint church festival. The exact start time and details of the supporting programme (musical accompaniment, catering options, activities for children) will be announced in the parish newsletter and on st-matthias-trier.de.
In case of extreme weather, the service can be moved into the church – however, the church festival on the grounds will usually still take place, possibly in the parish rooms.
Programme St. Valerius Trier-Süd 2026
The exact programme for 2026 will be communicated in advance by the parish of St. Matthias. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Festive service by the pond: Open-air Eucharist in Trier-Süd.
- Procession: Joint walk of the congregation to the parish church of St. Valerius.
- Church festival: Catering with food and drinks on the festival grounds around the church.
- Supporting programme: Socialising opportunities, often musical accompaniment, activities for children.
- Opportunity to visit the church of St. Valerius.
Highlights St. Valerius Trier-Süd 2026
- Open-air service by the pond in the green recreational landscape of Trier-Süd.
- Procession and joint church festival with the parish community and neighbours.
- Family-friendly neighbourhood festival with free admission.
Prices St. Valerius Trier-Süd 2026
Admission to the service and the church festival is free. Food and drinks are offered at moderate prices – the proceeds benefit the parish community.
Practical information — St. Valerius Trier-Süd
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 (Corpus Christi).
Organiser: Parish of St. Matthias Trier.
Schedule: Festive service by the pond in Trier-Süd, followed by a procession to the church of St. Valerius and church festival on the surrounding grounds.
Admission: Free.
Getting there: By car or public transport to Trier-Süd; detailed information (exact location of the pond service, start time, catering programme) will be published in advance on st-matthias-trier.de.
Note: In case of extremely bad weather, the service may be moved into the church of St. Valerius.
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