Marian devotion
Our Lady of Lourdes in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
Nigerian Catholics have venerated the Virgin of Lourdes since the arrival of the missionaries.
The French missionaries brought devotion to Lourdes to Nigeria in the 19th century. The Cathedral of Lagos has a chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Lourdes which is a pilgrimage centre for the Nigerian faithful.
Nigerian Catholics have adapted devotion to their culture, creating images of the Virgin with African features. The Virgin of Lourdes in Nigeria is known for protecting the sick and those who travel on land.
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