Name
Our Lady of Lourdes
Description
Our Lady of Lourdes is known for the Marian apparitions that Saint Bernadette Soubirous witnessed in Lourdes, France, in 1858. These apparitions, where the Virgin Mary identified herself as the Immaculate Conception, led to the site becoming a major pilgrimage destination, renowned for its healing waters and the belief in miraculous cures.
Feast day: Feb 11
Healing Waters:
A spring that appeared at the grotto, where the apparitions occurred, is believed to have miraculous healing properties, attracting sick and disabled pilgrims according to Lourdes Volunteers.
Pilgrimage Site:
Lourdes has become one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, drawing millions of visitors annually.
Immaculate Conception:
Mary identified herself as the Immaculate Conception during the apparitions, a doctrine of the Catholic Church.
Patron Saint of the Sick:
Our Lady of Lourdes is considered a patron saint for those seeking relief from physical ailments and cures from illness, according to Franciscan Media.
Symbol of Faith and Hope:
The story of Lourdes, with its emphasis on prayer, repentance, and acts of faith, continues to inspire millions to seek God's grace.
The Grotto of Massabielle:
This is the specific location of the apparitions and the source of the healing waters.
Miraculous Cures:
While the Catholic Church has recognized over 60 miraculous cures, many more are believed to have occurred at Lourdes according to Franciscan Media.
Feast day: Feb 11
Healing Waters: A spring that appeared at the grotto, where the apparitions occurred, is believed to have miraculous healing properties, attracting sick and disabled pilgrims according to Lourdes Volunteers.
Pilgrimage Site:
Lourdes has become one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, drawing millions of visitors annually.
Immaculate Conception:
Mary identified herself as the Immaculate Conception during the apparitions, a doctrine of the Catholic Church.
Patron Saint of the Sick:
Our Lady of Lourdes is considered a patron saint for those seeking relief from physical ailments and cures from illness, according to Franciscan Media.
Symbol of Faith and Hope:
The story of Lourdes, with its emphasis on prayer, repentance, and acts of faith, continues to inspire millions to seek God's grace.
The Grotto of Massabielle:
This is the specific location of the apparitions and the source of the healing waters.
Miraculous Cures:
While the Catholic Church has recognized over 60 miraculous cures, many more are believed to have occurred at Lourdes according to Franciscan Media.
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