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Jeanne-Paule Marie "Jeannine" Deckers (17 October 1933 – 29 March 1985), better known as Sœur Sourire (French for 'Smiling Sister') and often called The Singing Nun in English-speaking countries, was a Belgian singer-songwriter and a member of the Dominican Order in Belgium as Sister Luc Gabriel.
"Dominique" is a 1963 French language popular song, written and performed by Belgian singer Jeannine Deckers, better known as Sœur Sourire ("Sister Smile" in French) or The Singing Nun. The song is about Saint Dominic, a Spanish-born priest and founder of the Dominican Order, of which she was a member (as Sister Luc-Gabrielle).
Dec 7, 2020 · Sister Luc Gabrielle, also known as Jeannine Deckers, was a Belgian nun who had a worldwide hit with \"Dominique\" in 1963. She left the convent, changed her name, and faced financial troubles and depression before committing suicide in 1985.
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Learn about the history and meaning of the 1963 hit song \"Dominique\" by Sister Luc-Gabrielle, a Belgian nun who left the convent and became a rebel. Find out how the song was used in movies, TV shows and pop culture.
