The Mariagrot in De Ginste was built in 1920 as a thank you because Oostrozebeke was spared war destruction during the First World War. The cave was built with rubble from destroyed buildings in Zonnebeke. The cave was rebuilt in April 1946 thirty meters deeper on the enlarged site.

In the month of May many pilgrims visit the Ginstegrot. However, things have not been so Catholic at De Ginste for a long time. The district was known as a Geuzenoord. People regularly gathered there to celebrate black masses. Pastor Bracke led those services and was later removed from his position for this.

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Gino

March 19, 2025

If you are religious, you can relax here and light a candle.

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Location: Oostrozebeke, Tielt, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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