Parish Festival Corpus Christi Reichenbach

Corpus Christi in the Upper Franconian Mountain Region

Reichenbach is a small municipality in the district of Kronach, nestled in the hilly landscape of the Frankenwald in Upper Franconia. As in many Catholic communities in Bavaria, Corpus Christi here is not just a public holiday, but a highlight in the parish's annual calendar. The parish festival combines centuries-old liturgical tradition with lived village community.

Schedule of the Festival Day

The day begins with a festive High Mass in the Reichenbach parish church. Afterwards, the Corpus Christi procession forms: the priest carries the monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament, accompanied by altar servers, banner escorts from local associations, and the congregation. At four artfully decorated altars, set up by families and associations along the procession route, the procession pauses, and the priest gives the eucharistic blessing.

Musical Accompaniment

The Original Reichenbacher Blasmusik e.V. plays a central role, accompanying the procession with solemn marches and sacred pieces. The band is one of the village's resonant ambassadors and can be heard at many festivals in the region. Between the altars, they play traditional church music, and at the subsequent parish festival, they entertain with Franconian folk music and brass band classics.

Parish Festival Around the Church

After the procession, the faithful gather at the parish hall or in the festival tent next to the church. There is a warm lunch with traditional Franconian dishes, accompanied by beer from regional breweries, coffee, and homemade cakes and pastries from the parish council members. Children can play in the playground while adults chat over a glass of beer.

Significance for the Village and Region

The parish festival on Corpus Christi is an important social anchor for Reichenbach. Generations meet, visitors return to their hometown, and new residents get to know their neighbors. The proceeds usually go towards the upkeep of the church, renovations, or charitable projects of the parish. Anyone looking for an authentic experience of Catholic tradition in the Frankenwald will find it here.