Stillborn Revival

Stillborn Revival. In Oberbüren, a bizarre tradition took place where stillborn children were temporarily 'revived' through warming to allow for baptism. This…

Location: Oberbüren, Switzerland, Switzerland

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Category: weird

In Oberbüren, a bizarre tradition took place where stillborn children were temporarily 'revived' through warming to allow for baptism. This practice, known as 'sanctuaires à répit', was believed to ensure the child's soul could enter heaven. Over 2,000 children were brought to Oberbüren for this ritual.

Source: Oberbüren (BE) | Gemeinderat - Gemeindeverwaltung Büren an der Aare

Stillborn Revival — Switzerland, Canton of Zurich

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