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The Beerse Healer

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The Beerse Healer

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    January 31, 2021

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    Healing powers after lightning:
    "De Beerse Strijkster" is perhaps the most special folk tale in the village. On April 13, 1865, lightning struck the Oude Kerkje in Middelbeers. One woman …
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    November 5, 2024

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    In a nutshell, the legend of the Beerse Strijkster tells that on a Maundy Thursday somewhere in the year 1865, three women were in the old Sint Willibrord church when lightning struck. One woman died instantly, two survived. One of these two women has since claimed to have healing powers. By stroking someone with her hands, she could cure various complaints and illnesses. People from far and wide visited her.

    Source and more information: dalvandekleinebeerze.nl

    (Unfortunately, one of the ironers' hands is missing (5-11-'24))
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    May 29, 2023

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    The Valley of the Kleine Beerze is a management unit of the Brabant Landscape that is 101 ha in size. It lies within the municipality of Oirschot, the municipality of Bladel and Eersel and includes a number of areas
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    Keijenhurk Fen Rest Area – Keijenhurk Pond loop from Middelbeers

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 70 m

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    Location: Oirschot, North Brabant, Netherlands

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