As each anniversary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, his tomb in the Crypt of the Sagrada Família has been filled with floral offerings and private prayers of his devotees.
This year 2012 is the 86 anniversary, which coincides with the feast of Corpus Christi.
While the basilica developed the tourist business of each Sunday, in the Crypt, below ground as the first Christians, who was as devout Gaudí, Fr. Lluís Bonet Mosén celebrated the Mass, which was attended by members of Association pro Beatification, which fulfills 20 years, and Friends of Gaudi, who is 60.
Some tourists are watching, and even drew pictures through the windows facing the Crypt from the base of the altar platform of the basilica.
During the homily,Fr. Lluís Bonet mentioned the Eucharistic devotion of Gaudi. We all remember the picture of the start of the Corpus Christi procession of 1924, where architect carries a candle, as part of the Artistic Circle of Saint Luke.
The wreath on the grave of Antoni Gaudí has extended all morning.
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