Are there relics of Mary Magdalene?
Other relics said to have belonged to Mary Magdalene include a foot bone located at the basilica of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini in Italy, a left hand located at the Simonopetra Monastery in Greece and a tooth displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Why is Mary Magdalene important?
She was Mary of Magdala, one of the earliest followers of Jesus of Nazareth. According to the Bible, she traveled with him, witnessed his Crucifixion and was one of the first people to learn of his Resurrection.
Where is St Maximin la Sainte Baume?
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume ( Occitan: Sant Maissemin la Santo Baumo) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France. It lies 40 km (25 mi) east of Aix-en-Provence, in the westernmost point of Var département.
How to get to the grotto at St Maximin la St Baume?
From the train station it is about 35 miles to the Shrine. If you are driving just follow the signs. From the base, it is about a 30 minute walk to the top. Click here for the official website of the Grotto at St. Maximin la St. Baume. Here is a virtual tour of La Sainte-Baume
What does Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baumine stand for?
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume ( Occitan: Sant Maissemin de la Santa Bauma) is a commune in the southeastern French department of Var, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Located 40 km (25 mi) east of Aix-en-Provence, the town lies at the foot of the Sainte-Baume mountains. Baume or bama is the Provençal equivalent of cave.
What to do in Saint Maximin?
The church houses an impressive organ and on the first Sunday of the month from May to October each year, there are free concerts by International organ players. The Saint Maximin music festival in August always commences with an organ concert here. Visits to the Basilica and bookshop are from 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 18:00 every day.