Scala Sancta at St Anne's

"The name means "holy stairs". This monument was built in 1662 by the Carmelite Fathers. Currently located in the area of ​​the spine, the Scala Sancta was until 1870 the front porch of the Basilica and thus defining the place reserved for prayer.

After his visit, it was long the place of large outdoor celebrations, and the starting point of the procession to the Basilica.

Traditionally, pilgrims climb the stairs on their knees as a sign of penance, praying the Rosary and meditating on the mysteries of the Passion of Our Lord. Even today, this place brings us to repentance and conversion of our hearts"

from the website...

I thought of my beloved Aunt Anne the entire time I was there . Oh how I loved her!

view of the church for the scala

The altar in the scala.