The attempts of a Liverpudlian surgeon to cure his condition through trepanning caused partial paralysis in both of his legs. Eight years ... undertook a pilgrimage to Lourdes and bathed himself ...

Traynor's is one of only 71 supposed Lourdes miracles to be officially declared ... his epilepsy led to partial paralysis in both of his legs." Eight months later, Traynor was deemed unfit to ...