Emblem of Slovenia's Lourdes 200 Years Old

Brezje, 14 May - The image of the Mary Help of Christians has been drawing pilgrims to the Slovenian Lourdes for 200 years, making Brezje Slovenia's most popular shrine. Some of the miracles they have reported of are now recorded in a book launched on the occasion.

Brezje
The 1814 painting of the Mary Help of Christians at Brezje Basilica.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Brezje
The 1814 painting of the Mary Help of Christians at Brezje Basilica.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Brezje
The 1814 painting of the Mary Help of Christians at Brezje Basilica.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Brezje
The 1814 painting of the Mary Help of Christians at Brezje Basilica.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Brezje
The 1814 painting of the Mary Help of Christians at Brezje Basilica.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

Brezje
The 1814 painting of the Mary Help of Christians at Brezje Basilica.
Photo: Tinkara Zupan/STA

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