Lourdes, France – Blessing of the Sick – Postcard Early 20th Century

This postcard captures a significant religious event in Lourdes, France, depicting La Bénédiction des Malades (The Blessing of the Sick). The image showcases a large gathering of clergy, pilgrims, and the sick assembled in front of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, an iconic site of Catholic pilgrimage. Lourdes is renowned for its healing waters and miraculous cures, attracting thousands of faithful from around the world.
The solemn procession, with priests holding religious artifacts, highlights the deep spiritual significance of Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Saint Bernadette Soubirous in 1858.
Front Text: "52. LOURDES. – La Bénédiction des Malades. – LL." (Lourdes – The Blessing of the Sick – LL.)
The reverse side is labeled "Carte Postale", with designated sections for correspondence and the recipient’s address.
Size: ± 14 cm x 9 cm
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