On our way to Quebec city we stopped at Cap-de-la Madeleine for a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This is a picture of the Basilica from the outside.
It is a national shrine notable for it's stained glass. This is considered a minor Basilica which means Cathedrals are higher up as seats of the Bishop or Archbishop.
The Basilica was given that designation in regards to two miracles that had happened here.
Back when the first church was built. Here is a picture of the small original rock church.
The congregation had grown so much that the priest said it needed to be made bigger. The stone to build was across the St. Lawrence river and the river had not froze that year. The priest asked the congregation to pray for the river to freeze. The next morning an ice bridge had formed and the rocks were able to be collected and brought to build the church.
The second miracle involves the statue of the Madonna and child. The priest and a friend were praying in front of the statue and saw the eyes of the Madonna move. Not too sure if anyone else saw this happen, but this was classified as the second miracle.
Here are some pictures of the inside of the Basilica. We said a prayer and then lit a candle for our daughter.
We spent a little time here and got to walk down to the river front as well.
Then it was back on the bus to continue our journey to Quebec City. Once we arrived we checked into the hotel and had a few moments before we headed out to our supper in the Old City.
Just a few pictures of our walk through the gate into the Old City and to the eating establishment we visited.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
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