Stairway to heaven

by Olivier Parent

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Stairway to heaven

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Olivier Parent

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Photograph - Photography

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The stairway and the large gatehouse leading to the forecourt of the abbey church of Saint Antoine l'Abbaye, on top of the village, as close to the sky as possible.

Formerly known as La-Motte-Saint-Didier, Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye was renamed after becoming the home of purported relics of Saint Anthony the Great in the 11th century, and shortly afterwards of the original house of the Hospital Brothers of St. Anthony, founded here in 1095 as the result of miraculous cures from St. Anthony's Fire (ergotism) ascribed to the relics. The ergot gangrenous poisoning was known as "holy fire" or "Saint Anthony's fire", named after monks of the Order of St. Anthony who were particularly successful at treating this ailment. Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye welcomed pilgrims who had come from all over the world to meditate on the relics of Saint Anthony the Egyptian, and to benefit from its miraculous healing power.

This image is available as canvas print, framed print, acrylic print, metal print, wood print or poster in a variety of sizes. It can also be printed as a greeting card, T-shirt, jigsaw puzzle, throw pillow, duvet cover, shower curtain, fleece blanket, beach or bath towel, tote bag, zip pouch, phone case, coffee mug, yoga mat, spiral notebook, etc.

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February 19th, 2021

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