HISTORY Two stories form the basis of the founding of Notre-Dame de Verdale. In the 11th century, a plague epidemic raged in the region, claiming many lives. A…
HISTORY In the 13th century, there is a monastery inhabited by monks. The monastery was restored in 1545. At that time, there is mention of “Rotunda Spino”, which freely translated...
HISTORY The construction of the church in Issoudun was initiated by Jules Chevalier (1824-1907). He was a clergyman, writer and parish priest of St. Cyr in Issoudun. This energetic man was also…
HISTORY The Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) was a protracted struggle between armies of Catholic nations and those of Protestants. In the Netherlands, this meant the Catholic Spaniards were pitted against the Protestants of...
HISTORY The fame of Liesse Notre-Dame (Our Lady of Joy) is due to an event from the Middle Ages, during the period of the Crusades. Three brothers, Hector, Henri, and Jehan, have…
HISTORY Marguerite Bays (1815-1879) came from a simple, agricultural background. She was very devout and had great devotion to the Mother of God. Her profession was a seamstress. In her youth, she decided…
HISTORY In 1148, the name “Morbio Subteriori” is mentioned for the first time. Years later, the place would be called Morbio Inferiore. A story lies at the foundation of this Marian shrine. There…
Developing this pilgrimage site is very special, as this is the 200th pilgrimage site in the Maria Chamber.
HISTORY
The origin of the pilgrimage site is due to an appearance of Mary. The…
HISTORY A legend lies at the root of the Vorbourg place of pilgrimage. The story goes: In the 11th century, a devout woman lived as a hermit in the vicinity of Vorbourg…
HISTORY During religious wars in Switzerland, Mary appeared to Catholic fighters on Mount Gubel on the night of 11–23 October 1531, giving them strength. On 11…
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