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When was the first International Eucharistic Congress held?

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Answer: A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering to honor Jesus Christ in the Eucharist thru public celebration of the Mass, reception of Holy Communion, and Benedictions. The Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses was established in 1879 by Pope Leo XIII. The first International Eucharistic Congress was held at Lille, France, on June 21, 1881. Presently, an International Eucharistic Congress is held every four years.

In 1964 Vatican Post Office issued four stamps to commerate Pope Paul VI's travels to India to attend the 38th Eucharistic Congress.



Travels of Pope Paul VI - 38th Eucharistic Congress
400-403 (1964)

In 1981 the Vatican Post Office issue a set of stamps to commerate the International Eucharistic Congresses held in Lourdes France.



42nd Eucharistic Congress - Lourdes France
687-690 (1981)

See also:
• Rev. H. A. Pinney History Of The International Eucharistic Congresses Vatican Notes Volume 14 Issue 2 1965 Page 12
• James C. Hamilton International Eucharistic Congress Philately Vatican Notes Volume 60 Issue 352 2012 Pages 25-33