Pilgrimage Sites in Belgium Archives

Bedevaartplaatsen in België – Bassenge/Bitsingen

Jan van Wijk 21 September 2026 No comments

GESCHIEDENIS De aanleiding te komen tot wat uiteindelijk Klein-Lourdes heet, komt van de gedreven François Nouwen (1832-1902), die grote devotie heeft voor Onze-Lieve-Vrouw. Hij is kapelaan in Saint-Jean te Luik…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Lissewege

Jan van Wijk 9 August 2026 No comments

HISTORY The first mention of “Lissewega” dates back to 1027. The proper name is “Liss” and “wega” comes from “wegha”, which means house. A legend forms the basis of...

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Lier

Jan van Wijk 22 May 2026 No comments

HISTORY The miraculous statue has stood in the Sint-Jozef en Bernardus Church, also known as the Lisp church in Lier. The church dates from 1873 and will be deconsecrated in 2025...

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Montenaken

Jan van Wijk 15 May 2026 No comments

HISTORY The pilgrimage site of Our Lady of the Steps in Montenaken has a long history. The name “Steps” comes from the chapel's location in the fields of Steps. Steps is...

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Poperinge

Jan van Wijk 9 May 2026 No comments

HISTORY The arrival of the miraculous image in the church of Saint-John in Poperinge is based on a legend. A statue of Mary was, by a godless person, thrown into the...

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Verviers

Jan van Wijk 7 September 2025 No comments

HISTORY The Recollects, also known as Observants, are reformed Franciscan religious who originated in the 15th century. In the 16th century, brothers came together in monasteries, which emphasised…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Bruges/Ver-Assebroek

Jan van Wijk 18 May 2025 No comments

HISTORY A legend lies at the root of the pilgrimage site of Ver-Asschebroek. The story begins in 1680. A Dutch ship is en route from the East Indies to the Netherlands. The crew has the…

Pilgrimage Sites in Belgium – Halle

admin 27 January 2024 No comments

HISTORY Since the 12th century, there has been devotion to Mary in Halle. This was already the case before the arrival of the miraculous image of Her, which was found in a tree trunk…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Averbode

admin 02 October 2023 No comments

HISTORY The Abbey of Averbode has a long history. The origins of the Abbey of Averbode date back to the year 1134. At the initiative of Count Arnold II of Loon (1085-1138)...

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Bon-Secours

admin 17 September 2023 No comments

HISTORY The pilgrimage to Bon-Secours dates back to the Middle Ages, beginning at an ancient oak tree situated between two woods. A small statue of Mary hangs in the tree. The place is named “Our Lady of the Oak between Two Woods”. Many people come here...