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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture

Marjorie Greene wrote:
>
> Thanks, I sort of figured that out after doing a bit of research.
> However, there's also talk of a "Vierge noire." I'll do some digging
> on that one also. I have a book(let) and some other materials on
> Rocamadour somewhere in my stash of printed matter, of which I have
> entirely too much.

You're probably looking for the Miraculous Chapel (Chapelle Miraculeuse).
My Michelin Guide seems to think that the Miraculous Virgin statue there (a
wooden reliquary statue) may date from the 9th C.

John Briggs

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