Town in central France, department of Saone et Loire, famous religious center. The Benedictine priory was founded in 10th century and the monks were lords of the town until 1789. Among the places of pilgrimage are the Chapel of the Visitation where most of the visions of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque took place, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, a famous example of Cluniac architecture, and the Hieron or temple palace, erected in honor of the Eucharistic King, which contains pictures and objects of art connected with the Holy Eucharist.
This dictionary contains not only definitions and explanations of every subject in Religion, Scripture, tradition, doctrine, morals, sacraments, rites, customs, devotions and symbolism, but also accounts of the Church in every continent, country, diocese; missions, notable Catholic centers, cities, and places with religious names; religious orders, church societies, sects and false religions. It has brief articles also on historical events and personages, on the Old Testament and New, and on popes, prelates, priests, men and women of distinction, showing what the Church has done for civilization and correcting many errors which have hitherto passed for history.Wikipedia
Read More