![Although best known for its alleged "healing waters," the primary purpose of the national Marian shrine in Subukia is to be a place of prayer for Kenyan Catholics--like the 50,000 who come to the shrine for the national prayer day in early October. Although best known for its alleged "healing waters," the primary purpose of the national Marian shrine in Subukia is to be a place of prayer for Kenyan Catholics--like the 50,000 who come to the shrine for the national prayer day in early October.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024060711060_4c674442d7ebf00f12b531ca47f0006dd21771b6c7918ea99a73c101615a3d91.jpg)
The ‘Lourdes of Africa’? Faithful Flock to ‘Healing Waters’ of Kenya’s Marian Shrine
Pilgrims venture up the steep hillside along the Way of the Cross to a small, simple chapel that encompasses the spring.
Pilgrims venture up the steep hillside along the Way of the Cross to a small, simple chapel that encompasses the spring.
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