| Thousands Pay Last Respects To "Miracle Man" | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1519 |
| Catalog #: | 497655 | |
| Clip Number: | 497655-1 | |
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| Timecode: | 00:22:21 - 00:23:24 | |
| Location: | Montreal, Canada | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Religious CROWDS: Spectators FUNERALS: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Canada, Quebec, Montreal | |
| Description: | Rolling, Dull in contrast and imagery Blessed André Bessette - Feast: January 6th (Optional Memorial) Born: 1845 -- Died: 1937 -- Beatified: 1982 Blessed André died at the age of 91 in 1937 A.D. He was orphaned at age 12. Blessed Bessette was known as a healer and the "Miracle Man of Montréal" where he founded the Oratory of St. Joseph to whom he was dedicated and fostered devotion. Over 1 million people paid their respects as his death. Montreal, Quebec | |
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