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Our Camino de Santiago de Compostela Portugués
From Saint James to Saint James
Saint James the GreaterSon of Zebedee
Brother of Saint JohnMartyred in 44
Ancient Tradition
Went to Iberia to spread the gospelSaw the Virgin Mary in 40 and then returned to Palestine for his
martyrdom
Ancient Tradition
His remains were translated to Galicia in Northwestern Spain.
Ancient Tradition
His remains first arrived in Padrónand later buried in what is now
Compostela. The location was lost.
Remains DiscoveredFirst half of 9th Century
Hermit saw strange lights over a field
Bishop Theodemar of Iria investigated and discovered the remains.
King Alphonso II first pilgrim.
Pilgrimages and Cathedral
Quickly becomes the most popular pilgrimage site after Rome and Jerusalem
Multiple miracles associated with St. James and the Camino
See moved to Compostela, Cathedral built
Pilgrimages and Cathedral
Numbers lowered from some countries after Reformation, followed by EnlightenmentRebound in 20th Century
Camino de Santiago de CompostelaWay of St. James of Compostela
Many Ways of St. James
A pilgrim can start
anywhere, but must walk last 100 kms to get
compostela
Symbols of the Camino
About the Camino
262,459 pilgrims in 2015*Holy Years more popularPilgrims stay in alburgues, hostels, hotels, or campMany saints have made the pilgrimage
About the Camino
Number on track to surpass last year and last jubilee year to be highest ever.Pilgrims come from all over the globe,with Spain, Italy, Germany, and U.S. leadingYou can walk, bike, or ride horse
Our CaminoThe Portuguese Route
Our Camino
Started in Porto
Walked 157 miles
9 1/2 days
About 1/2 Portugal, 1/2 Spain
The Portuguese Way
Actually three routes
In existence since medieval times
Mostly follows older Roman Roads
Taken by St. (Queen) Elizabeth of Portugal in 13th Century
The Portuguese Way
The second most used route
So far this year 25% more than 2015
59% more than last jubilee year (2010)
Taken by St. (Queen) Elizabeth of Portugal in 13th Century
Galicia
is
Green
The Compostela
“The Chapter of this Holy Apostolic Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint
James, custodian of the seal of Saint James’ Altar, to all faithful and
pilgrims who come from everywhere over the world as an act of devotion, under vow or promise to the Apostle’s
Tomb, our Patron and Protector of Spain, witnesses in the sight of all
who read this document, that: Mr/Mrs/Ms…………………has visited
devoutly this Sacred Church in a religious sense (pietatis causa).Witness whereof I hand this
document over to him, authenticated by the seal of this Sacred Church.
Given in Saint James of Compostela on the (day) …… (month) …… A.D.
……”
American Pilgrims on the Camino - Facebook Page and www.americanpilgrims.org
Confraternity of St. James - U.K.
Camino Ways Forum
http://www.americanpilgrims.org
Saint James, Apostle, chosen among the first. You were the first to drink the
Cup of the Master and you are the great protector of pilgrims; make us strong in faith and happy in hope on
our pilgrim journey following the path of Christian life and sustain us so that we may finally reach the glory of God
the Father. Amen.
Bom CaminhoBuen Camino