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Antwerp – Assumption of Mary Procession

Jan van Wijk 15 August 2025 No comments
On the eve of August 15th, the feast of the Assumption of Mary, there will be a procession in Antwerp on August 14th. At 6:00 PM, the procession with the statue of Mary will begin at...
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Poperinge – Procession of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 7 July 2025 No comments
On the first Sunday of July, the tradition is that the Maria Ommegang is held in Poperinge, West Flanders. The origin of the Marian procession dates back to 1479 when…
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Halle -procession of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 10 June 2025 No comments
On Whit Sunday, the Maria procession takes place through the centre of Halle. Before the procession departs, there is the exit of the processional image of Our Lady of Halle as it leaves…
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Zutendaal – Our Lady, Health of the Sick

admin 19 March 2025 No comments
On August 15th, the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, there is a procession in Zutendaal in the province of Limburg. Prior to the procession, there is a well-attended Eucharist service at 9:30 am in the...
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Tongeren – Coronation Procession

admin 19 March 2025 No comments
The Coronation Festivals in Tongeren have a long tradition, with the 1479 miracle image holding a central position. Following approval by Leo XIII, Pope from 1878 to 1903, it is...
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Scherpenheuvel – Little Candle Procession

admin 19 March 2025 No comments
On the first Sunday after All Saints' Day on 1 November, the Kaarskensprocessie (Little Candles Procession) is held in Scherpenheuvel. The history of this procession dates back centuries. As early as 1633, in Scherpenheuvel, with…
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Mechelen – Hanswijk Procession

admin 19 March 2025 No comments
A great tradition has been built up in Mechelen with the Hanswijk Procession. In 2023, the procession passed through the city for the 750th time! The reason for the procession is the...
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Kalfort – Maria Ommegang

admin 19 March 2025 No comments
In the Flemish Kalfort, which is located near Puurs, between Antwerp and Mechelen, the Maria Procession takes place annually. The procession is held on the second Sunday after August 15th. In…
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Hasselt – Virga Jesse Procession

admin 19 March 2025 No comments
Since 1684, the Virga Jessefeesten have been held in Hasselt. The events are organised every seven years. A special feature is that the procession is completely renewed every seven years. The parade is opened…
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