Our Lady Tonte Chapel
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Over the centuries, the Tontekapel evolved into a true pilgrimage site on the border of Kortrijk and Zwevegem. From here and there pilgrims "served" against the fever. It is an old custom to tie a piece of clothing from the feverish person to the chapel in order to transmit the disease to Our Lady. Allegedly, young girls also tied bows and ribbons to the chapel door in the silent hope of finding their chosen one for the next pilgrimage.
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•July 27, 2020
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