The Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupre
by Lieve Snellings
Title
The Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupre
Artist
Lieve Snellings
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Photograph - Photography
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The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a basilica set along the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada, 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Quebec City, and one of the five national shrines of Canada.It has been credited by the Catholic Church with many miracles of curing the sick and disabled. It is an important Catholic sanctuary, which receives about a half-million pilgrims each year. Since 1933 they have included members of the Anna Fusco Pilgrimage from Connecticut, United States of America. The peak period of pilgrimage is around July 26, the feast of Saint Anne, the patron saint of sailors.
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- the FAA group ‘New Uploads’ (03/15/2020)
- the FAA group ‘Smart Phone Photography (04/08/2020)
- Fine Arts America Professional (08/16/2023)
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March 10th, 2020
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Morris Finkelstein
Stunning photograph of a Basilica in Quebec with great light, perspective, architecture, and perspective, Lieve! F/L
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