"The bridge of the encounter" where Sts. Louis and Zelie first met in Alencon in April 1858

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For the fourth anniversary of the canonization of Sts. Louis and Zelie, see photographs of the bridge in Alencon where their lives first became intertwined.

The Sarthe River in Alencon. In the background, St. Leonard’s Bridge, where Louis and Zelie first saw each other in April 1858. PHOTO CREDIT: YVES AND LAI PING COGOLUEGNES KONG. PHOTOGRAPHED IN MAY 2018.

The Sarthe River in Alencon. In the background, St. Leonard’s Bridge, where Louis and Zelie first saw each other in April 1858. PHOTO CREDIT: YVES AND LAI PING COGOLUEGNES KONG. PHOTOGRAPHED IN MAY 2018.

the “bridge of the encounter.” One day in april 1858, when Louis and zelie each were crossing the bridge, going in opposite directions, they saw each other for the first time. Zelie heard an interior voice say “this is the one i have prepared for yo…

the “bridge of the encounter.” One day in april 1858, when Louis and zelie each were crossing the bridge, going in opposite directions, they saw each other for the first time. Zelie heard an interior voice say “this is the one i have prepared for you.” three months later, they were married. PHOTO CREDIT: YVES AND LAI PING COGOLUEGNES KONG. PHOTOGRAPHED IN MAY 2018.

near st. leonard’s bridge in alencon, where sts. louis and zelie martin first met in april 1858. PHOTO CREDIT: YVES AND LAI PING COGOLUEGNES KONG. PHOTOGRAPHED IN MAY 2018.

near st. leonard’s bridge in alencon, where sts. louis and zelie martin first met in april 1858. PHOTO CREDIT: YVES AND LAI PING COGOLUEGNES KONG. PHOTOGRAPHED IN MAY 2018.