According to tradition, it is destined that people come to this place to worship Mary. Nobody really knows how old Schilberg's chapel is. It is known that it was expanded around 1691 and since then the chapel has hardly changed architecturally.
Moreover, the oak statue of the Virgin Mary dates back to 1500, the small bell tower has always been there, only the stained glass windows were made in 1947. In the chapel you will find images of arms, legs or eyes that believers have been given as thanks for favors or favors received. healings in honor of Saint Mary.
According to tradition, the fact that Mary should be worshiped exactly in this place must have been so. A shepherd would have seen a small statue of Mary in the tree after praying.
He took this statue to the parish church in Echt, but the next day it was back in its old place. In this way Mary made it clear that she wanted to be worshiped in that place.
A little chapel was built and from then on people came there to implore Mary's intercession. Even today, many people find their way to this special chapel every day.
In addition, a large procession moves from St. Landricus Church to Schilberg every year during the Feast of the Nativity.
Schilberg's Chapel is one of the wonder locations on the Route full of Wonder . During this cycling route through the Grensmaasvallei, more than 30 locations can be visited digitally when they are not open to the public. Curious about the stories or take a look inside? View the 360-degree tour or listen to the audio tour .
This text has been automatically translated using an online translation service.
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