The revival of pilgrimage isn't a local phenomenon. I like to introduce you to one of the many Russian pilgrimage sites:
the Velikoretsky Procession of the Cross.
the Velikoretsky Procession of the Cross.
A large route where pilgrims walk about 150 kilometers
following the icon of St Nicolas / St Nicolay.
I provided two links for extra information and a link to the site of photographer Sandra Reddin.
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The Velikoretsky Icon of St Nicholas
Sandra Reddin