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Delve into the 800-kilometer Way of St. James, a significant pilgrimage for Christians, with profound historical roots and cultural significance. Learn about its importance, certification, and the immersive experience of walking el Camino. Discover the diverse reasons people undertake this journey and the transformative impact it has had over centuries. From the relics of Saint James to the enchanting landscapes, this pilgrimage is a blend of spiritual, cultural, and personal growth. Begin your virtual exploration now!
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Learning Outcomes • To become familiar with the Way of St. James (Camino). • To have a greater understanding of the importance of this pilgrimage to Christians. • To have a greater knowledge of the history of the Camino.
“Europe was born from pilgrimage” Goethe The way of St. James is a museum of over 800 kilometers. The pilgrims of a thousand years have left a treasure of Romanesque Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque art along the way to Compostela.
Whyis it important? • This pilgrimage is considered one of three pilgrimages on which all sins could be forgiven - the others being Rome and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem. • Not only is this pilgrimage seen as a religious event, but it’s also seen as a cultural, spiritual or touristic event where people of all ages participate.
Walking el Camino • For more than 1000 years pilgrims have been walking along the Camino de Santiago. • It could take from 4-8 weeks of walking, an average of 20 miles/day in order to complete the route.Generally the walk does involve an average daily distances of about 14 -20 miles, but it follows well marked paths with good surfaces. We will provide a step by step guide to the Walk and the location of our nightly hostel-hotel. It is possible to have extra days in Santiago at the end and have a rest day during the journey. We would recommend visiting Portomarin where you can easily journey to the historic Roman city of Lugo.
Who travels to Santiago? • In addition to people on a religious pilgrimage there are many travelers and hikers who walk the route for non-religious reasons such as for enjoyment, travel, sport or simply the challenge of weeks of walking in a foreign land and having the privilege of meeting people from all over the world.
Certification • People can be certificated for having accomplished such a long route. • In order to be certificated, you must walk at least 100 km or bike at least 200 km of the route.
Stamps needed for your certification • The network of shelters along the way will stamp your passport as evidence.
History • According to tradition, the Way of Saint James began in the ninth century when, according to legend, the remains of Saint James the Apostle were discovered in Libredón Forest, where the city of Santiago de Compostela now stands, and where the saint's relics are kept in the Cathedral. From these beginnings the pilgrimage to Santiago became a driving force for extraordinary spiritual, social, cultural and economic vitality. In the course of its 1,200 years of history, it also became a symbol of fraternity amongst different peoples and the corner stone and focal point for an incipient, generalized global awareness of Europe.
History The Way of Saint James was spawned by a religious-minded society in the Middle Ages . Religious motivation lives on today, although meeting other people, personal achievement and integration with nature and art have also come to figure as reasons to undertake the pilgrimage, which has become a mass phenomenon of pilgrims and volunteers from the four corners of the globe. One example of its popularity is that calculations put the number of pilgrims that will have visited Santiago de Compostela by the end of the Holy Year, at a record six million. Improvement and maintenance of the 800 kilometers-long Road, which for the most part crosses Spain and France, is the work of thousands of volunteers and hospice wardens.
History • In 1987 the Council of Europe named the French Way as First European Cultural Itinerary. In 1993, UNESCO highlighted the importance and significance of the Way of Saint James by declaring it part of Mankind's Cultural Heritage. The Council of Europe confirmed its backing in 2004 by naming it a Primary European Cultural Itinerary, stating that it demonstrated "the importance of man in society and the ideas of freedom and justice. The Way of Saint James is an opportunity for tolerance, learning and solidarity, for dialogue and coming together.
The Camino is the way of St. __________ • Which countries do you visit during the Camino? • What year was the Cathedral destroyed? • Where do most people end their pilgrimage? • What is the most fascinating part of the services at the Cathedral?
