Transcendent Experiences Among Pilgrims to Lourdes: A Qualitative Investigation

Millions of pilgrims visit Lourdes each year, often seeking revitalisation rather than miraculous cures. We sought to understand the phenomenon of transcendent experiences. We spoke with 67 pilgrims including assisted pilgrims, young volunteers and medical staff. About two in five reported a transce...

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Authors: Rahtz, Emmylou (Author) ; Warber, Sara L. (Author) ; Goldingay, Sarah (Author) ; Dieppe, Paul (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. 2021
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2021, Volume: 60, Issue: 6, Pages: 3788-3806
Further subjects:B Therapeutic landscapes
B Well-being
B Pilgrimage
B Transcendent experience
B Lourdes
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