"This Is Just Water": The Aesthetic Formation of Ritual Participants at the Lourdes Shrine

Since its inception in 1858, the Lourdes Marian shrine in France has been distinguished by several defining characteristics, including religious practices, ritual performances, and narratives of healing. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on religious culture at the Catholic S...

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Main Author: Ellwanger, Daniel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2024
In: AЯGOS
Year: 2024, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 29-49
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