Grotte Notre-Dame d'Arigbo, Pilgrimage cave in Dassa-Zoumé, Benin
The Notre-Dame d'Arigbo cave features a natural rock formation with a dedicated basilica constructed at its entrance for religious ceremonies and gatherings.
In 1954, Bishop Louis Parisot blessed the natural cave following the discovery of a Virgin Mary statue, establishing it as a major pilgrimage destination.
The cave attracts thousands of Catholic pilgrims from Benin, Togo, Niger, and Burkina Faso during the Ascension and Assumption celebrations each year.
The Site Management Committee coordinates pilgrimages and maintains facilities to ensure visitor safety during religious gatherings at the cave complex.
A luminous cross stands at the mountain summit above the cave, serving as a geographical marker for pilgrims approaching the religious site.
Location: Dassa-Zoumé
GPS coordinates: 7.77534,2.18652
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:04
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