She had to live somewhere, right? Barns are not a long-term solution. The house, located in western Turkey, near the ancient site of Ephesus, was discovered in 1881. Just a ruined house on hill. The place was found based on the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich, a Roman Catholic nun. Good eyesight.
The Catholic Church has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the home where Mary lived and reportedly died. The church likes a good pilgrimage site as much as the next religion. Good for business.
The cute house, now a shrine.
The rest of the site is a mishmash of paths and random sculptures. A Franciscan monk. Some metal plaques.
There's a little diorama of the Holy Family. Baby Jesus, looking a little green. Green as in new or green as in carsick? Donkey cart sick?
Down the hill a bit from the house is a giant, gold statue of the Virgin Mary. Depending on the light and time of day, sometimes her back is her best side. Just radiating love.
The rest of the site is a mishmash of paths and random sculptures. A Franciscan monk. Some metal plaques.
Proud parents.
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