Caption

Gower, Missouri - The Abbey of Our Lady of Ephesus, a conservative order of Catholic nuns. The order was founded by Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, whose body has not decayed five years after her death. This indicates divine intervention, the nuns say, and it means that she is 'incorruptible.'

Date

Dec 22, 2024

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/Jim West

Reference

BRK25A78_064

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Rights managed

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48,4Mb (3,4Mb) / 16,8in x 11,2in / 5040 x 3360 (300dpi)

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