| Europe Pilgrimage Tour |
Europe is a country full of History and culture. The roots of Christianity originated here and Christ Himself has walked upon these lands on numerous occasions. Europe has many Churches and Shrines, some of them dating back centuries to the start of time. Enroll on a Pilgrimage Tour of a life time and find inner peace within yourself.
Here are some of the places that you certainly should not miss:
Turin Cathedral, Italy : Italy plays home to many Holy spots and Turin Cathedral is one of the oldest ever. Built during the time period of 1491-1498, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the cathedral remains one of the most visited spots by Pilgrimages to this date. The city attracts almost two millions visitors to the church every year.
Knock Shrine, Ireland: Located in Knock, County Mayo, Connact, Ireland the Basilica of Our Lady was built between the years 1967 and 1976. It was originally built to replace the John the Baptist church there as a result of a revelatory sighting in the town. On 21st of August 1879 many people of all ages were audience to the apparition of the Virgin Mary, St Joseph, St John the Evangelist and Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God. Since then, the Knock Shrine has been a major attraction for pilgrimages and plays host to over 1.5 million pilgrims every year.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain: Being the capital of Galicia, the city's Cathedral is one of the major attraction for the pilgrimages. The fact that this Old Town was labelled a UNESCO World Heritage Site only increased the number of visitors every year. This cathedral is the burial place of Saint James the Greater who is one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, Himself. It is also the destination of the Way of St.James which is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes. |
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