Saint-Gildard Abbey, or Sanctuaire Sainte Bernadette Soubirous, is located in Nevers, France. The abbey is known as the place where Bernadette Soubirous received her formation into the monastic life.
The monastery's origins date back to the Middle Ages. Several monks settled there and built a small monastery, probably at the end of the 7th or beginning of the 8th century. The church attached to the abbey was dedicated to Saint-Loup, a deacon who converted the lords of the town of Charité.
Saint-Gildard, a clergyman and especially by his demeanor, indoctrinated the parishioners of Roussy-le-Bourg. After his death, his body was brought to the cathedral of the abbey, and many miracles attracted many people there.
In 1856, the life of the community of the Sisters of the Neversian Patriarchate began, inheriting the ruins of the contemplative convent of Saint-Gildard, and this simple, light-filled cathedral was also consecrated. And so, in July 1866, the day after her arrival at the convent of Saint Gildard, Bernadetta, dressed in her Pyrenean garb, was here to tell the story of the last apparition of Our Lady in her life before the 300 assembled sisters.
The convent is a short walk from the cathedral where Bernadette's coffin is enshrined, and there is a replica of the Grotto of Massabielle, the site of the apparitions of the Virgin in Lourdes². In the archives, visitors can see exhibits that trace the various places where Bernadette lived.
The Monastery of Saint-Gildard offers inspiration and healing to all who visit due to its history, traditions, and the deep spiritual energy of the place. The energy of the place will help you deepen your own spiritual journey and bring peace and harmony to your heart and soul. We invite you to visit the Monastery of Saint-Gildard. The beauty and sanctity of the place and its deep history and traditions will move and heal you. We hope your spiritual journey begins anew at Saint-Gildard Abbey.
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Bernadette-Soubirous-Neversスペース(旧Saint-Gildard Abbey)は、NièvreのSaint Bernadette周辺の巡礼地です。それは精神的な中心であり、隠れ家の場所であるだけでなく、交流や会議でもあります。