Patron saint of Lourdes, shepherds and shepherdesses Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 23, 2024

Crossword Answer: Patron saint of Lourdes, shepherds and shepherdesses

Let’s find the answers to Patron saint of Lourdes, shepherds and shepherdesses for the July 23, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 10 letters. Start with S and end with R, and the possible solutions are BALANCHINE,BACKSTROKE,BERNADETTE.

The answer is BERNADETTE.

"Bernadette" refers to Saint Bernadette Soubirous, a revered figure in the Catholic Church known for her visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. Born in 1844, Bernadette was a young shepherdess who reported seeing a series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary in a grotto near Lourdes in 1858.

These visions led to the establishment of Lourdes as a major pilgrimage site, famous for its healing waters and religious significance. Saint Bernadette is considered the patron saint of Lourdes, as well as shepherds and shepherdesses, reflecting her humble origins and the divine messages she is believed to have received while tending her family's flock.