To spread the christian religion and also to make money.
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People still go on pilgrimages, such as Hindus and the Muslims.
People go on pilgrimages to go to a new place where they can freely practice their desired religion without and consequences.
the main reason they went on pilgrimages is to build their relationship with god
Catholics are not required to go on pilgrimages to any of the various holy sites throughout the world. Some Catholics never go, others may go on pilgrimages quite frequently.
J. van Herwaarden has written: 'Opgelegde bedevaarten' -- subject(s): Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages, Church history, Medieval Travel, Travel, Medieval 'Pelgrimstochten' -- subject(s): Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
The main Christian pilgrimages in medieval times were to the Holy Land (Jerusalem), Santiago de Compostela in Spain, Rome, and Canterbury in England. These pilgrimages were important for religious reasons, allowing believers to visit holy sites, seek spiritual renewal, and earn indulgences. Journeys to these destinations were often arduous but considered a significant aspect of a devout Christian's faith.
Yes.
Deborah Smith Douglas has written: 'Pilgrims in the kingdom' -- subject(s): Christian antiquities, Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages, Christian shrines, Guidebooks
Martin Warner has written: 'Walsingham' -- subject(s): Christian shrines, Meditations, Devotional literature, Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
No, some people still go on personal pilgrimages. There are some churches who go to places as a group because it represents the major holy place for their religion. Muslims go to Mecca as a pilgrimage.