The Stille Omgang silent procession passes through the streets of Amsterdam every March. It follows the road that pilgrims have used for centuries, Heiligeweg (Holy Way), beginning and ending at Spui, via Kalverstraat, Nieuwendijk, Warmoesstraat and Nes.
The procession commemorates the "Miracle of the Host" of 1345, a bizarrely named occurrence which involved a dying man vomiting upon being given the Holy Sacrament and last rites. He was then thrown on a fire, but according to legend, survived - hence the need for a celebration of the miracle.
Related Information
Website: Stille Omgang Website
Event details can change. Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.
