The word exodus carries within it the very essence of pilgrimage—leaving, searching, becoming.
Flight out of Egypt, by Richard Dadd (1849) Public Domain - Wikipedia
St James and the symbol of the shells Codex Calixtinus. Public Domain
The tale of the Cabaleiro das Cunchas invites you to see Bouzas as a hidden gem of the Xacobeo world.
Saint Valentine's day in an Italian city cabuscaa - Shutterstock
Valentine defied an Emperor’s edict by performing secret marriages for couples–which explains his association with romance.
Pilgrimage to Canterbury Public Domain
Since the 12th century, Canterbury Cathedral had been one of England’s most significant pilgrimage destinations, owing to the legacy of Thomas Becket.
Tira de la Peregrinacion, sheet 4 Public Domain - Museo Nacional de Antropología (Mexico D.F.)
This codex tells the story of the mythical migration that gave rise to the Mexico we know today
Credentials with stamps and a shell on the road to Santiago de Compostela Stig Alenas - Shutterstock
The “pilgrim’s passport” is both a practical tool and a symbol of the journey, with roots in medieval Europe.
The pinecone as a symbol of strength and unity Asociación Amigos del Camino de Santiago en Ávila
Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in the lead-up to the Xacobeo 2027 might receive a golden pinecone as a gift — an unexpected token of fraternity and camaraderie
St Ignatius of Loyola's Cave at Manresa (Spain Isacco - Shutterstock
Known as the place where Saint Ignatius of Loyola experienced his transformative retreat in 1522, the city has become a focal point for spiritual seekers.
Interior of the church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, the most sacred place for all Orthodox Ethiopians in Aksum, Ethiopia. Dmitry Chulov - Shutterstock
According to Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, the Ark was taken to Axum by Menelik I, the legendary son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.