Christian Life:pilgrimage

Question 1

History of pilgrimage

Answer 1

• has roots in Jewish pilgrimage.
• first seen when early Christians visited places of historical significance related to the life of jesus (Bethlehem and Jerusalem)
• other sites include those associated with saints or where visions occurred

Question 2

Places of pilgrimage

Answer 2

• Jerusalem-where jesus had last supper,was arrested,crucified and resurrected
• Iona - sacred as many saints lived there
• taize - brings catholic and Protestant monks and pilgrims together
• walsingham- where a woman received a visions of the Virgin Mary