Our Lady of Lourdes of Hanoi - The Grotto in the Vietnamese Capital
In Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, there is a replica of the Grotto of Lourdes in the church of Thai Hà, where the faithful come to pray the Rosary and ask for the intercession of the Immaculate Conception, under whose advocation the parish was placed.
🌹 Wonders and anecdotes
- The church of Thai Hà (Immaculate Conception), built in 1934, houses a beautiful replica of the Grotto of Massabielle, with the statue of the Virgin of Lourdes.
- During the years of communist persecution, the Thai Hà Grotto was a discreet meeting place for the Catholics of Hanoi.
- Every February 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated with a procession with candles around the church, following the tradition of Lourdes.
- The parish is known for its active group of prayer of the Rosary, which meets daily in front of the grotto.
Our Lady of Lourdes of Hanoi
The parish of the Immaculate Conception of Thai Hà, founded in 1934, is one of the most important Catholic centers in Hanoi. The Grotto de Lourdes, built in the courtyard of the church, is a replica of that of Massabielle and a pilgrimage place for Catholics from northern Vietnam. Every month, the devotees gather to pray the Rosary and light candles.
🙏 Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
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