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SaintlyWays invites you to explore the lives of holy men and women through the sacred places that shaped them. From the basilicas of Europe to the mission trails of Asia, uncover the stories, traditions, and pilgrimage routes of Catholic saints. Browse our growing directory of saints, pilgrimage destinations, and sacred terms in our Catholic glossary to deepen your faith journey.
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St. Josaphat of Polotsk was a bishop and martyr known for his efforts to unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
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Featured Pilgrimage Sites
Abbaye d'Ardenne
France
12th-century Norman abbey, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles, with a significant wartime history.
Academy of the Sacred Heart
United States
Historic Catholic girls' school, founded 1818, blending Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima
Peru
16th-century church with saints' relics, plus an attached convent with verdant inner courtyards.
Basilica di San Lorenzo
Italy
Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.
Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours
France
Neo-Byzantine church, built in 19th & 20th centuries, with tomb of St. Martin of Tours in the crypt.
Basilique de Saint-Pierre et Paul
Belgium
Historic Saint-Hubert basilica, blending Romanesque architecture with Gothic additions, a significant pilgrimage site.
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
Ruins of Bury St Edmunds Abbey, a significant medieval pilgrimage site honoring St. Edmund.
Catholic parish of St. Gertrud
Germany
Leipzig's St. Gertrud parish: a 20th-century Catholic church blending Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
France
Intimate art nouveau chapel associated with Marian apparitions & housing several saints' relics.
Chapel of Saint Catherine
Israel
A modest, single-nave chapel in Jerusalem's Old City, significant to Eastern Orthodox Christians, blending Ottoman and earlier architectural styles.
Glossary Term of the Day
Way of the Cross
In Catholic tradition, the Stations of the Cross, a series of fourteen images or reliefs depicting Jesus' journey to crucifixion, serve a vital liturgical function. This architectural element is a common sight in Catholic churches, typically located along the walls of a nave or in a dedicated chapel, transforming a portion of the sacred space into a path of reflection. The arrangement mirrors Christ's final walk, each station representing a key event and prompting prayerful contemplation. Their purpose is to visually and spiritually guide the faithful through this pivotal narrative, deepening understanding and fostering devotion within the church building.
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