Sacred site of Sainte-Baume
Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal History & TraditionsContributor blog post by Victoria Koning @MirabeauWine:
With its mythical and ancient forest, the sacred site of Sainte-Baume is one of the oldest religious sites in the Western world. According to the ancient Greeks, Romans and Ligurians, it was inhabited by the goddess of fertility. It is believed that Mary Magdalene, Apostle of Apostles, arrived here around 47 A.D…Continue reading here to learn more about this sacred site.
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