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Sick Pilgrims, Lourdes
Sick pilgrims waiting in the courtyard of the hospital at Lourdes to be taken to the Grotto where, if the Virgin chooses, they will be cured
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Chooses Court Yard Cured Grotto Lourdes Pilgrims Sick Virgin Visions Waiting Paranormal
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Lourdes, France, a place renowned for its miraculous healings and spiritual pilgrimage. Taken in 1905, the image shows a crowd of sick pilgrims gathered in the courtyard of the Hospital of Our Lady of Lourdes, eagerly awaiting their turn to be taken to the Grotto. The Grotto, a small cave where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, is believed to possess healing properties. The pilgrims, many of whom are bedridden or unable to walk, are filled with hope and faith as they wait for their chance to make the journey to the sacred site. The atmosphere in the courtyard is one of quiet anticipation, as the pilgrims take comfort in each other's company and share stories of their afflictions and miraculous healings. The hospital staff, dressed in their traditional uniforms, move efficiently among the crowd, providing care and support to those in need. The photograph transports us back in time to an era when faith and spirituality played a central role in people's lives. The paranormal and the miraculous were not dismissed as mere superstition, but were embraced as a source of hope and healing. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure even the most challenging circumstances, and the belief that miracles can and do happen. As we gaze at this historic photograph, we are reminded of the enduring power of faith and the profound impact it can have on the human experience. The pilgrims in the image may be sick and waiting, but their spirits are strong, and their faith unwavering. They are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the belief that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.
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