La Grotte de Lourdes ( Midi-Pyrénées, France)
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N 43° 05.863 W 000° 03.513
30T E 739379 N 4775866
Deep in the cave, to the left of the altar, the miraculous source you can see spring.
Waymark Code: WMPDEN
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 08/13/2015
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The rock in which the cave is dug is called Massabielle, meaning "old school". In this mass of 27 meters high, the cave measuring 3.80 meters high, 9.50 meters deep and 9.85 meters wide.
It consists of three unequal openings: the largest has become a place of celebration of the Mass. Above, a little to the right, is a pointed niche two meters high. This is where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette between February 11 and July 16, 1858. The statue, 1.88 meters tall, represents the Apparition in the attitude it has taken when said: "I am the Immaculate Conception." It was installed in this niche April 4, 1864. Don Lyons two, it was made by Joseph Fabisch, professor at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon.
On the ground, left opposite the Grotto, the exact spot where Bernadette was materialized by a plate: "Here Bernadette prayed February 11, 1858". Deep in the cave, to the left of the altar, the source Bernadette brought to light on the indications of the Virgin February 25th 1858. This water can be seen today is channeled to gush fountains, pools and the water path. Behind the altar is an urn where people can deposit their prayer intentions. Before the altar, a plaque recalls the Pope's visit 15 August 1983.
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Visit Instructions:
A photograph of the well would be appreciated to record your visit, but this is not absolutely mandatory, as long as you can describe your visit.
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