Dead for 122 years now... simply astonishing
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Lourdes, France |
Do keep in mind that the poor sisters of those days -along with most everybody else- were simply buried in a pine box, and not professionally embalmed as is prevalent in civilized countries today...
These photos show the "incorruptible" Saint Bernadette's body on display in Lourdes, France a full 122 years past her death... it's level of preservation a miracle in itself.
In this Holy woman's lifetime, Bernadette's eighteen separate visions of Mary at Lourdes -each recognized officially as a Marian apparation by The Vatican- propelled the young Maria-Bernada Sobirós towards dedication to the Church and her eventual sainthood.
If you ever find yourself near Lourdes , you can see the body for yourself at the stunning Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral. Not only did Mary appear to her with messages for Bernadette to pass-along to all mankind, many other miracles have taken place in the vicinity of Lourdes... and continue to this day.
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| 1879 funeral procession |
And slightly off-topic, The Vatican's official website
put up a really neat virtual Sistine Chapel page -here-
Regardless of your faith, a Happy Easter to all
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