The Marian grotto in Niederklein was modelled on the grotto in Lourdes and consecrated in August 1975 by Father Georg Exner. The reason for the construction was the promise to donate a statue to the Mother of God after a serious road accident. Many volunteers were involved in the construction and also helped to collect the stones from the local neighbourhood. In 1979, the statue of St Bernadette was added through a donation. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary in 2015, the area around the grotto was renovated. A new altar slab and new steps were installed and the benches were replaced.
<p>The Marian grotto in Niederklein was modelled on the grotto in Lourdes and consecrated in August 1975 by Father Georg Exner. </p> <p>The reason for the construction was the promise to donate a statue to the Mother of God after a serious road accident. Many volunteers were involved in the construction and also helped to collect the stones from the local neighbourhood. </p> <p>In 1979, the statue of St Bernadette was added through a donation. </p> <p>On the occasion of the 40th anniversary in 2015, the area around the grotto was renovated. A new altar slab and new steps were installed and the benches were replaced.</p> <p><br></p>
The Marian grotto in Niederklein was modelled on the grotto in Lourdes and consecrated in August 1975 by Father Georg Exner. The reason for the construction was the promise to donate a statue to the Mother of God after a serious road accident. Many volunteers were involved in the construction and also helped to collect the stones from the local neighbourhood. In 1979, the statue of St Bernadette was added through a donation. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary in 2015, the area around the grotto was renovated. A new altar slab and new steps were installed and the benches were replaced.
<p>The Marian grotto in Niederklein was modelled on the grotto in Lourdes and consecrated in August 1975 by Father Georg Exner. </p> <p>The reason for the construction was the promise to donate a statue to the Mother of God after a serious road accident. Many volunteers were involved in the construction and also helped to collect the stones from the local neighbourhood. </p> <p>In 1979, the statue of St Bernadette was added through a donation. </p> <p>On the occasion of the 40th anniversary in 2015, the area around the grotto was renovated. A new altar slab and new steps were installed and the benches were replaced.</p> <p><br></p>