Sunday 14 September 2014

The Green Cathedral

Behind a little chapel in countryside close by the village of Villecloye, there is an area called The Green Cathedral which is dedicated to Saint Ernelle. 

The cathedral is not a building as one might expect, but an area of open ground under arched trees, a natural cathedral.

There is a source of water there which is said to have healing powers for sore eyes and skin.  The water is not drinkable so, presumably, is to be used externally. 

It is a pretty and peaceful place which in itself is a balm to the mind and spirit.















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4 comments:

  1. aliqot15 September 2014 at 08:04

    This looks a delightful place, and I had never heard of Sainte Ernelle. Lovely photos.

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    1. Ida Jones15 September 2014 at 10:12

      Thanks, Alison. It is very pretty there. The name Ernelle was a new one on me. I understand it may have been a mix-up of Renelle.

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    2. aliqot15 September 2014 at 10:17

      I googled - not a pleasant tale, but saints stories rarely are!

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  2. Ida Jones15 September 2014 at 11:51

    What I find amazing is that this is still marked and remembered - since the year 680!

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