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All the Way

From Tuam

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Archaeological Excavation 1986

Tuam, Co. Galway

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Skeleton of Middle-Aged Man

13th Century Burial

Scallop Shell

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Scallop Shell

St James, the Apostle

Relic Discovered at Ardfert Cathedral, Co. Kerry

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Broad-rimmed Hat

Mantle

Staff

Scrip

Sclavein

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Broad-rimmed Hat

Mantle

Sclavein

Scrip

Staff

Scallop Shells

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Compostela

Tuam

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According to tradition St. James the Apostle, having preached in Iberia, returned to Judea and was put to death by Herod. Then his body was miraculously translated to north-west Spain for burial. Eight hundred years later, continuing the tradition, a hermit saw heavenly lights that led him to the burial place at Compostela

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Why Did it Become so Popular?

  • All of Christendom wanted to visit the Apostle’s tomb

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  • Wave after wave of pilgrims began to arrive in the 10th century

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  • It achieved its greatest popularity in the 12th century

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  • By then it has been estimated that two million pilgrims visited Santiago de Compostela every year

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Why Go on Pilgrimage?

  • Indulgences

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  • Penance

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  • Miraculous cure

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  • Expressing thanks to God

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  • Veneration of God/ spiritual journey

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Silver Reliquary Containing Relics of St James

In Crypt Under High Altar of Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela

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Irish Shrines and Reliquaries

Shrine of St. Lachtin's Arm

St Patrick’s Purgatory, Lough Derg

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  • From nearest port Galway

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  • By boat from Galway to another port and then onwards by boat

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  • Overland to St James’ Gate, Dublin and onward by boat

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  • Destination- Bordeaux (wine trade)

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  • Port near Compostela in Spain

How did the Pilgrim from Tuam get to Compostela?

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From Ireland

13th Century Cog

Pilgrimage Routes to Compostela

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The Camino

LEON CATHEDRAL

DRINKING FOUNTAIN, LOGRONO

11TH CENTURY BRIDGE,

PUENTE LA REINA

BURGOS CATHEDRAL

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Pilgrim Badges

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The Camino Today

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Wayside Markers

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Where to Stay

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Travelling Essentials

  • Budget- how much daily allowance do I need?

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  • What type of essential equipment do I need? (backpack, compass, mobile phone etc.)

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  • What type of clothing and footwear are required? –what items should I not pack?

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  • What do I need to record the pilgrimage? (camera, notebooks etc.)

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  • Can I understand the language -do I need a phrase book?

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  • Have I enough research done about the history/culture of the pilgrimage site to be visited?

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Walking the Camino- Sore Feet!

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