Meggen Lawn Cross

The lawn in Meggen is a since June 30, 1972 existing, allegedly supernaturally caused, bottom image in Meggen, a little haven of Argenbuehl in the district of Ravensburg.

Miracle

Augustine Hieber, the so-called " blessing pastor of the Allgäu " had prophesied before his death in 1968, after his death in the parish Merazhofen a miracle would happen.

On June 30, 1972, a farmer discovered a bald spot on his previously treated with fertilizer box. He paid no attention to this phenomenon. A little later discovered a boy a cross at this point. The cross is 3.30 m long and 1.60 m wide; the beam width is 20 cm. Responsible for Meggen pastor of Merazhofen reported the incident to the competent episcopal ordinariate in Rottenburg.

The cross was said to be due neither to present in the soil chemicals or physical agents on. Its origin is unclear. Several studies by the University of Hohenheim did not reach a significant result.

The miracle is not recognized by the Diocese of Rottenburg -Stuttgart as such.

Prayer room

In 2002, a chapel was built on the lawn cross without official permission. 2007, this chapel was extended with the approval of the municipality Argenbuehl. He does not have the status of a diocesan worship.

Every day, an average of one hundred and fifty persons, the lawn cross. Do you hope by visiting healing of their diseases or a spiritual inspiration.