A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion or as an act of respect
A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion or as an act of respect
Pilgrimages may be defined as journeys made to some place with the purpose of venerating it, or in order to ask there for supernatural aid, or to discharge some religious obligation. It is not essential for a Christian to go on a pilgrimage, unlike the religion of Islam where all Muslims have to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca, their Holy City, once in their life time. Only if they can find someone to go in their place they are excused of this spiritual journey, many Christians regard it as a very important step in their spiritual development. There are many reasons why Christians go on pilgrimages such as some Christians go on pilgrimages to increase and strengthen their faith,