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Awaiting Individual Blessing of a Bishop at Lourdes, France
The White Train at Lourdes. The Sick gather on the forecourt of the Basilica await the Individual Blessing of a Bishop. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 18072363
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Awaiting Badges Basilica Bath Bishop Blessing Chairs Faith Forecourt Hope Individual Invalids Lourdes Miracle Miraculous Pilgrim Pilgrimage Pilgrims Sick Unwell
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the profound beauty and spirituality of Lourdes, France with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular card features an evocative image of the White Train at Lourdes, circa 1910. The sick gather on the forecourt of the Basilica, eagerly awaiting the Individual Blessing of a Bishop. This rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a time of faith and hope. Perfect for expressing heartfelt sentiments, our high-quality greeting cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16.5cm (4.9" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Lourdes, France, a place renowned for its miraculous waters and the countless pilgrimages made by the sick and unwell in search of healing. Circa 1910, the scene on the forecourt of the Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes unfolds as the faithful, many in chairs or with the distinctive blue and white pilgrim badges, eagerly await the Individual Blessing of a Bishop. The white train, a symbol of the pilgrimage, is visible in the background, adding to the sense of anticipation and hope. The pilgrims, some looking weary but determined, others filled with hope and faith, gather together, united in their quest for spiritual and physical healing. The Basilica, a grand architectural masterpiece, stands proudly in the background, a testament to the enduring power of Christianity and the belief in miracles. The Individual Blessing, a cherished tradition, is a deeply personal moment for each pilgrim, a chance to receive the Bishop's blessing and the assurance of God's grace. The photograph captures the essence of the human spirit, the unwavering faith, and the collective desire for healing and renewal. Lourdes, a place of pilgrimage since the 19th century, continues to draw millions of visitors each year, seeking solace, hope, and the promise of a brighter future. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of faith and the human spirit, and the unwavering belief in the miraculous.
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