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Lourdes Grotto of Waanrode

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Lourdes Grotto of Waanrode

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    Location: Kortenaken, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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    May 10, 2024

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    Via a small road that leads to the back of the new school building you will find this beautiful example of popular belief that grows into something more. An artist …
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    The Waanrode Cave was inaugurated on August 15, 1933. This was built at the time to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the apparitions of Mary to Bernadette in Lourdes. A stone from the Grotto of Lourdes was transferred to the Grotto of Waanrode, confirming the connection with Lourdes. This stone is still kept there.

    Artist Janssens-Geysels from Mol was the builder of the beautiful Grotto. At the back of the Cave is a large iron cross, made by A. Vanaerschot from Herentals. For years that cross had a place next to the entrance to the parish hall.
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    1. St. Bartholomew's Church Waanrode – Lourdes Grotto of Waanrode loop from Waanrode

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