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The sick in Bath chairs by the Basilica, Lourdes, France
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The sick in Bath chairs by the Basilica, Lourdes, France
The White Train at Lourdes, France. The very sick in wheelchairs and Bath Chairs in the Square before the Basilica. Date: circa 1910s
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Basilica Bath Belief Chairs Healing Lourdes Nurses Pilgrimage Plaza Sick Wheelchairs
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Lourdes, France, a place renowned for its miraculous healing properties. Circa 1910s, the scene before the Basilica unfolds with a sense of quiet devotion and hope. The White Train, a symbol of pilgrimage, is parked in the background, its pristine carriages a stark contrast to the worn wheelchairs and bath chairs that fill the square. The very sick, their faces etched with the marks of suffering, are gathered together, their eyes fixed on the Basilica. Nurses in white uniforms, their faces expressing compassion and care, attend to their needs. The atmosphere is one of communal support, as the pilgrims lean on each other, their shared belief in the healing power of Lourdes a source of strength. The Basilica, bathed in the soft light of the French sun, stands as a beacon of hope and faith. The square, a bustling hub of activity, is a testament to the enduring power of human resilience and the belief in the miraculous. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a pilgrimage that has continued for over a century, drawing the sick and the faithful to Lourdes in search of healing and solace.
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