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Pilgrimage was practiced in the medieval times. The years 1100-1600 were considered The Golden Age for pilgrimage in Europe. It was designed as a journey to become closer to God by rejecting every day comfort. One could conclude that it was a sacrifice to God. As pilgrimage became popular in Europe, it helped shape the system and even stabilized economic needs for villages. Furthermore, villages developed into towns due to the increase in pilgrim numbers. Cathedrals were found among the pilgrimage routes. Relics were part of the Cathedral experience. The relics represented a miracle or a supernatural power that could help the pilgrims that completed the journey. The relics contributed to the financial stability of the church …show more content…
James (or Camino de Santiago) is perhaps one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Europe. More than 100,000 people take the way to Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of St James, every year. The prevalent route is the ‘French Way’. Beginning in the southern French town of Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port, pilgrims cross the Pyrenees through Lower Navarre and proceed through northern Spain to the cathedral. Accommodations are simple, and one can expect the form of basic, family-run hostels scattered along the way. The expected time to complete the journey is around three weeks. Instagram has thousands of pictures of people from different ages and backgrounds that are either currently undergoing the journey or posting updates or the journey was done in the last few years or the post as a “TBT”, also known as throw back Tuesday photo. Either with friends, family, nature, and God. Additionally, it seems that they aspire to encourage others to complete the way as they have. The picture below illustrates two cheerful pilgrims that completed their journey. While the next picture shows a group of friends taking a break in an open …show more content…
The numbers of Muslim pilgrims continue to grow. The pilgrimage journey is considered a crucial part of the faith. Non-Muslims are forbidden to enter to the Kaaba; however, rules are strict for Muslims as well. There is controversy about cell phones and pictures allowed on the premises; however, younger generations continue to use technology in order to share their experiences and faith. For instance, in the picture below, one can appreciate a young Muslim taking a selfie while what seems to a family member, perhaps the father is praying. The next picture, also from Instagram shows a mother teaching her young one what appears to be the
Pilgrimage was practiced in the medieval times. The years 1100-1600 were considered The Golden Age for pilgrimage in Europe. It was designed as a journey to become closer to God by rejecting every day comfort. One could conclude that it was a sacrifice to God. As pilgrimage became popular in Europe, it helped shape the system and even stabilized economic needs for villages. Furthermore, villages developed into towns due to the increase in pilgrim numbers. Cathedrals were found among the pilgrimage routes. Relics were part of the Cathedral experience. The relics represented a miracle or a supernatural power that could help the pilgrims that completed the journey. The relics contributed to the financial stability of the church …show more content…
James (or Camino de Santiago) is perhaps one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Europe. More than 100,000 people take the way to Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of St James, every year. The prevalent route is the ‘French Way’. Beginning in the southern French town of Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port, pilgrims cross the Pyrenees through Lower Navarre and proceed through northern Spain to the cathedral. Accommodations are simple, and one can expect the form of basic, family-run hostels scattered along the way. The expected time to complete the journey is around three weeks. Instagram has thousands of pictures of people from different ages and backgrounds that are either currently undergoing the journey or posting updates or the journey was done in the last few years or the post as a “TBT”, also known as throw back Tuesday photo. Either with friends, family, nature, and God. Additionally, it seems that they aspire to encourage others to complete the way as they have. The picture below illustrates two cheerful pilgrims that completed their journey. While the next picture shows a group of friends taking a break in an open …show more content…
The numbers of Muslim pilgrims continue to grow. The pilgrimage journey is considered a crucial part of the faith. Non-Muslims are forbidden to enter to the Kaaba; however, rules are strict for Muslims as well. There is controversy about cell phones and pictures allowed on the premises; however, younger generations continue to use technology in order to share their experiences and faith. For instance, in the picture below, one can appreciate a young Muslim taking a selfie while what seems to a family member, perhaps the father is praying. The next picture, also from Instagram shows a mother teaching her young one what appears to be the