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Places of pilgrimage in Belgium – Ramsel

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RAMSEL HISTORY A statue of Mary is attached to an oak tree and is known for several miraculous healings. In 1662, residents of Ramsel (municipality of Herselt) built a wooden “Our Lady's Chapel” to...

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Oostakker – Lourdes

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HISTORY Marchioness Marie Thérèse Thècle Joséphine de Nédoncel (1810-1887) is instrumental to the grounds of the Oostakker pilgrimage site. She married Marquis Alphonse de Calonne de Courtebourne in 1829…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Moresnet – Chapelle

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MORESNET – CHAPELLE HISTORY In political terms, Moresnet has had a turbulent period. As Neutral Moresnet, it is an undivided, small territory with an area of 344 hectares.

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Meersel-Dreef

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MEERSEL-DREEF HISTORY In 1686, a decision was made to establish a Catholic meeting place in Meersel. The intended land belonged to Countess Maria Gabriella de Lalaing. She was the wife of Rhinegrave…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Mechelen

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MECHELEN HISTORY The history of the pilgrimage site of Hanswijk, located in Mechelen, dates back to the year 988. A legend tells of... A heavily laden ship gets stuck on the river...

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Lebbeke

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LEBBEKE HISTORY It is presumed that Our Lady has been venerated in Lebbeke as early as the 8th century. Even before the Viking raids in the 9th century, there was a church. This belonged…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Kortenbos

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KORTENBOS HISTORY The site where the basilica is located was a notorious, dangerous place in the 17th century. Two woods met there, namely Kortenbos and Kapoentjesbos. In these woods…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Kerselare

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HISTORY OF KERSELARE The origin of the pilgrimage site of Kerselare dates back to 1441 with a small wooden statue of Our Lady of Sorrows. This is enshrined in a niche in the…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Heppeneert

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Heppeneert HISTORY In Heppeneert, Limburg, Our Lady of Rest is venerated. The image of Our Lady of Rest is in the church, dedicated to Saint Gertrude, which was built in 1873. The…

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Hasselt

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HISTORY OF HASSELT The veneration of Mary in Hasselt has existed for many centuries. In the 13th century, a chapel was built in a hazelnut wood. Residents of the city of Hasselt are called “Hasselaren” and…

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Category: Pilgrimage sites

Places of pilgrimage in Belgium – Ramsel

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Oostakker – Lourdes

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Moresnet – Chapelle

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Meersel-Dreef

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Mechelen

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Lebbeke

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Kortenbos

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Kerselare

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Heppeneert

Pilgrimage sites in Belgium – Hasselt