Our Lady the Garden Enclosed, Catholic hermitage and Marian shrine in Warfhuizen, Netherlands
This is a Catholic hermitage that includes a chapel housing a life-size statue of Our Lady of Sorrows sculpted by a Spanish artist. The building was originally constructed for a different religious purpose before being repurposed for its current use.
The site was established in the early 21st century after a church building was repurposed for its current mission. A few years later, a religious sculpture arrived that transformed it into a pilgrimage destination.
The statue wears garments designed to blend Andalusian and Dutch Catholic traditions through their intricate patterns and materials. These robes reflect the spiritual identity that visitors encounter when they come to this place.
Daily services and prayer times are held here that visitors can join for quiet reflection and contemplation. The space is small and straightforward to visit, but guests should approach with respect for its religious purpose.
There is a touching custom here where pilgrims exchange their own handkerchiefs with the one held by the statue as a way to seek comfort during difficult times. For many visitors, this simple act becomes a personal moment of hope and connection.
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