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    Durham Castle: Awe Inspiring
    Durham Castle is a fortress belonging to the 11th century. It is presently home to students of various universities. Special events are also housed here. It was regarded as a world heritage site in 1987. Durham castle features as a religious interest site for two main reasons: Firstly, it has a rich history as home of the mighty Bishops and Princes of Durham. Secondly, it has two fantastic chapels. One of these chapels belongs to the Norman times. Guests need to avail guided tours to gain entry to the castle. Many university students lead these tours. Durham castle was built by William the Conqueror in AD 1072 immediately after his triumph in the Hastings battle. The castle has a rock-solid defence. Bishop Walcher added yet another hall at the current Great Hall. The castle is renowned for the Norman Chapel and Undercroft. The castle  [...]
    Posted at January 5th, 2011 in Catholic Shrines
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    Camino Santiago: Holy Pilgrimage
    Camino Santiago is a group of routes that lead a pilgrim to the Cathedral of Santiago. It is also known by the name of “The Way of St. James”. Located in northwest part of Spain, this place is considered holy as it is considered to be housing the remains of St. James who was a disciple of Jesus Christ. The pilgrimage to this place is considered very sacred. From past thousands of years, the believers of Christianity have been doing pilgrimages to this place. The pilgrimages are supposed to be the only way to do one’s penance. St. James was a preacher to the disciples; on his return to Jerusalem, he was murdered and his body was enclosed and placed in a boat. According to a myth, this boat was carried away by the guarding angles to Padron, a place where queen arranged a carrier to take the body to the burial place. The place  [...]
    Posted at December 11th, 2010 in Catholic Shrines
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    In Ravenna, the Sant’ Apollinare in Classe Basilica
    During the sixth century, a Basilica of Sant’ Apollinare is Classe is also located in a place called Classe. This is a small harbor town in Ravenna which is located about four miles just to the south of the center of the city.  The church is known for its awesome mosaics which have been inspired by Byzantine art. This place also has amazing architecture and a very fine and elaborate collection of what could be called as Christian Sarcophagi. The Basilica was originally dedicated to St. Apollinaris, who is a patron saint of Ravenna.  The dates about him have been a little difficult to put a finger on. Although it is widely believed that he had arrived at the port of classes and then converted into the local population. This is where the merchants and sailors then came from. Although a few scripts have given an idea that he could  [...]
    Posted at October 11th, 2010 in Catholic Shrines
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    The house of the Virgin Mary, Turkey
    The house of the virgin is located in turkey between Ephesus and Seljuk. This place is said to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.  This site has been sacred to both the Christians as well as the Muslims.  This place gets lots of visitors throughout the year.  Also is famous place for religious pilgrimage. And this place gets a lot of pilgrims throughout the year. According to legends, john the Baptist who was one of the twelve apostles brought Mary to Ephesus. Over here you will find   Saint Johns basilica. Many archeologists who have come here have examined the building and found the house of the virgin to be dating from the sixth or the seventh century.  Although the foundations it has are much older and date back from the first century. This was the approximate time when Mary was alive. For a  [...]
    Posted at August 2nd, 2010 in Catholic Shrines