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June 25, 2025
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Originally, the grotto was called Cova des Coloms because of the wild pigeons that lived here.
When in 1920 the village priest set up a statue of the Virgin Mary here, modeled after the famous Lourdes Grotto, more and more people came to this place to ask the holy virgin for healing.
This does not seem to have been without effect, as those who were healed left thank-you notes in the rock niches and laid flowers in front of the statue.
In 1942, Saint Bernadette, who already knew Mary from before, also moved in here.
When in 1920 the village priest set up a statue of the Virgin Mary here, modeled after the famous Lourdes Grotto, more and more people came to this place to ask the holy virgin for healing.
This does not seem to have been without effect, as those who were healed left thank-you notes in the rock niches and laid flowers in front of the statue.
In 1942, Saint Bernadette, who already knew Mary from before, also moved in here.
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