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Lourdes - Praying at the Grotto and the Basilica

Three porters at the Piscines (Baths) - Lourdes, France. These gents were employed to assist the transportation of sick and disabled pilgrims to this site of miraculous healing where water from the Grotto spring where Bernadette saw the vision of the Virgin Mary flows. Date: circa 1908

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Bath Baths Bearer Bearers Changing Chapel Curtains Healing Hooks Lourdes Miraculous Pilgrimage Porter Porters Spring Stretcher Piscine Stretcher Bearers


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A Moment of Grace: Three Porters Assisting Pilgrims at the Miraculous Healing Sites of Lourdes, France (circa 1908) This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Lourdes, France, a place renowned for its miraculous healing spring and the site of countless pilgrimages. In the image, three porters, dressed in traditional uniforms, are seen assisting sick and disabled pilgrims to the Piscines, or baths, where the water from the Grotto spring flows. The porters, who were employed specifically for this purpose, skillfully maneuver a stretcher bearing a pilgrim, their faces etched with a mixture of compassion and determination. The scene unfolds before the majestic Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a grand architectural marvel that stands as a testament to the faith and devotion of the pilgrims. The porters make their way towards the changing rooms, where curtains provide privacy for the pilgrims as they prepare to bathe in the healing waters. Hooks on the walls are ready to receive the stretchers, a sign of the efficiency and organization of the system put in place to accommodate the multitude of pilgrims seeking solace and healing. The photograph, taken circa 1908, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era when faith and hope brought people together in their quest for healing and spiritual renewal. The porters, with their unwavering dedication, serve as a reminder of the human spirit's capacity for compassion and kindness, making this moment a poignant and powerful testament to the enduring power of faith and the healing properties of Lourdes.

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