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   pilgrimage

   /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a pilgrim's journey: "he wanted to go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela"
   • ▪ a journey to a place of particular interest or significance: "his passion was opera and he made annual pilgrimages to Bayreuth"
   • ▪ life viewed as a journey: "now is the thirty-first year of my dark pilgrimage on this earth"

   verb

   • 1. go on a pilgrimage: "thousands pilgrimage there every year"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Provençal pelegrinage, from pelegrin (see pilgrim).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PilgrimagePilgrimage - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the concept, practice and significance of pilgrimage in various religions and cultures. Explore the history, destinations and benefits of pilgrimage, from ancient Greece to modern times.

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4. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleTop 10 pilgrimage routes around the world - National Geographic

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   • Author: Kerry Walker

   • 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.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › pilgrimage-religionPilgrimage | Meaning, Examples, Religions, Places, & Sites

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   Sep 23, 2024 · A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken for a religious motive. The institution of pilgrimage is evident in all world religions and was also important in the religions of ancient Greece and Rome.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPILGRIMAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of pilgrimage as a special journey or a visit to a holy place. Find out how to use the word in sentences and how to say it in different languages.

7. www.asacredjourney.net › types-of-pilgrimage10 Types of Pilgrimage - A Sacred Journey

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   Learn about 10 different types of pilgrimage, from traditional to interior, and how to practice them in your life. Whether you seek a spiritual destination, a cultural connection, a personal transformation, or a nature immersion, there is a pilgrimage for you.

8. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleTop 10 Historic Pilgrimages - Travel - National Geographic

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   Explore the world's most sacred journeys, from Buddha's enlightenment to Gandhi's salt march. Discover the spiritual and physical transformation that pilgrims seek at these holy sites.

9. www.simplycatholic.com › what-is-the-point-of-a-pilgrimageWhat is the Point of a Pilgrimage? - Simply Catholic

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Pilgrimage is a universal human experience of seeking God and His answers to life's questions. Learn how pilgrimage is rooted in Scripture, tradition and theology, and how it reflects the journey of faith and the Church.