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A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, which can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life.
Pilgrimage, a journey undertaken for a religious motive. Although some pilgrims have wandered continuously with no fixed destination, pilgrims more commonly seek a specific place that has been sanctified by association with a divinity or other holy personage.
The meaning of PILGRIMAGE is a journey of a pilgrim; especially : one to a shrine or a sacred place. How to use pilgrimage in a sentence.
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- Abraham’s Path, The Middle East. This epic 1,243-mile routestarts in Harran, Turkey, where God is said to have called upon Abraham to ‘go forth’, and rambles on through Egypt, Palestine, Israel and Jordan.
- Via Francigena, UK, France & Italy. A 1,200-mile routeconnecting Canterbury to Rome via France, the Swiss Alps and the Italian Apennines, passing churches and shrines devoted to St Francis.
- Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, this conical, 7,360ft-high peak is home to a footprint that’s said to belong to — faith depending — Adam, Buddha or Shiva.
- Caminho Português, Portugal & Spain. The wild Atlantic coast unravels before you on this uncrowded trail from Lisbon (380 miles) or Porto (140 miles) to Santiago de Compostela.
- Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. The spiritual hub of Buddhism is India's Bodh Gaya, whose famous fig tree was said to have sheltered Siddhartha Guatama as he meditated for seven days during his quest for enlightenment.
- St. Paul Trail, Turkey. This rugged 310-mile (500-kilometer) trail partly follows St. Paul’s journeyto spread Christianity. Leading from Perg or Aspendos to Antioch, the route forges past fragrant pine forests and mirage-like lakes.
- March for Jobs and Freedom, Washington, D.C. Photos of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedomshow a sea of people flooding the National Mall and enjoying the festive mood.
- St. Patrick’s Footsteps, Ireland. To retrace St. Patrick's steps, you can either retreat to the island of Lough Derg, or climb—barefoot is the custom—Croagh Patrick.
1. traditional pilgrimage. A traditional pilgrimage is a journey to a well-known Sacred site. In Christian spirituality, the most significant traditional pilgrimage destinations throughout time are the Holy Land, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela (this journey is often called “el camino de Santiago de Compostela,” “el camino” meaning “the way”).
PILGRIMAGE definition: 1. a special journey made by a pilgrim: 2. a visit to a place that is considered special, where…. Learn more.
