History of Pilgrimage

Facilitated by George Matejka on ZOOM

A recurring theme in major religions is the concept of pilgrimage. Judaism’s three pilgrimage festivals are Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia that is required  of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so and is physically able to make it. Pilgrimage in  Christianity is a journey to a holy place with religious or spiritual significance. It’s not compulsory, but many Christians choose to go to holy sites to heal or deepen their connection with God.

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George Matejka, retired from his position as Chair of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at Ursuline College, currently serves as an adjunct professor at Ursuline and is on the Ethics Committee at Jennings Home for Older Adults.