A journey that has religious or spiritual significance
Why do Christians choose to do a pilgrimage
to be healed or deepen their connection with God, several of the sitesvistsed are mentioned in the bible.
What is the Lourdes site
Famous pilgrimagesite in France where the waters are believed to have healing powers. often Pilgrims will take the water home.
What is the famous story about the Lourdes pilgrim site?
1858, Bernadette Soubirous saw the Virgin Mary at Lourdes and her friend was healed in the waters. Bernadette was made a saint by pope Pius XI 1993
What is Iona pilgrimage site?
quiet island in Scotland where a monastery was built (monks live). Christians go there to study the bible and pray, may lead to spiritual growth. People often feel they learn something about themselves in Iona and can look at life back at homedifferently
What are some criticisms of pilgrims?
some christians believe:
money could be spent help those in need rather than for travel
Lourdes is often crowded by visitors and the site has become to commercialised, with shops + souvenirs
the same benefits of a pilgrimage can be felt at homepraying
