Einsiedeln In The Dark Wood Or Our Lady Of The Hermits: The Story Of An Alpine Sanctuary (1883) - Hardcover

by Anne R. Bennett (Author)

""Einsiedeln in the Dark Wood or Our Lady of the Hermits: The Story of an Alpine Sanctuary"" is a book written by Anne R. Bennett in 1883. The book is a historical and religious account of Einsiedeln, a small town in Switzerland that is home to a famous Catholic sanctuary. The sanctuary is dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits, a revered image of the Virgin Mary believed to have been carved by Saint Meinrad in the 9th century. The book recounts the history of Einsiedeln, from its founding as a hermitage in the 10th century to the construction of the grand baroque-style monastery that stands today. The author also explores the religious significance of the sanctuary, describing the many miracles and pilgrimages associated with it. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Switzerland, and a testament to the enduring power of faith and devotion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.