Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is one of the most ancient and incessant traditions.
It is consecrated by the footsteps of Christ the Savior, who, according to the word of the Gospel, with His Pure Mother and Holy Righteous Joseph, went "to Jerusalem for the Passover"(Luke. 2. 41). This tradition has been followed throughout the ages by the ecclesiastical hierarchies, pastors, monks and numerous laymen who have sought to worship Orthodox saints and to offer warm prayers before them...
To touch the sacred, to receive spiritual healing in foreign monasteries, to communicate with brothers and sisters of faith - is an important part of the way of life of a person, who turns soul to God.
And for those in need of spiritual guidance, the road to the holy places becomes the beginning of the path to Christ. In a big city or a small village - everywhere a person can call to the name of Jesus Christ and take Him into his heart.
But the pilgrimage to Israel helps to visit where the Savior lived. And this gives a lot for the spiritual growth of man, brings him closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.
