The angel's greeting to Our Lady begins with the words “Ave Maria, gratia plena” (“Hail Mary, full of grace”) as he brings the heavenly message to Mary, who lives in Nazareth and who is betrothed to Joseph, that she is Jesus To bring Christ, the Son of God, into the world. The text has become a widespread prayer that the faithful address to Our Lady to invoke her intercession or to express her gratitude.

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Ju_La

January 3, 2019

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A highlight on the way

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Sabrina

June 7, 2022

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A very beautiful open chapel. Very well maintained and there is plenty to see in terms of signs, figures and crosses. Very nicely furnished and perfect for a little rest.

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1. Snake path – Ave Maria Chapel loop from Beckingen (Saar)

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2. Saar Valley view – Ave Maria Chapel loop from Haustadt

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3. Margarethenstollen – Gray Stone loop from Haustadt

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Location: Beckingen, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern, Saarland, Germany

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Ave Maria Chapel

1. Snake path – Ave Maria Chapel loop from Beckingen (Saar)

2. Saar Valley view – Ave Maria Chapel loop from Haustadt

3. Margarethenstollen – Gray Stone loop from Haustadt

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