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This "Eau de Lourdes" (Lourdes water) vintage rosary.
It features clear, faceted aurora borealis crystal beads connected by a metal chain.
The Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared before Saint Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 at a spring in the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France, now called the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
One side of the centerpiece depicts a Marian apparition before St. Bernadette
The other side of the centerpiece contains a small vial or compartment that once held a small amount of Eau de Lourdes, holy water from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
The water is associated with numerous reported miraculous healings, and the site is a major destination for Catholic pilgrims seeking healing, reflection, and prayer
The rosary measures 22"L and is in good vintage condition with beautiful signs of wear.
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