The “spiritual geography” of Greece contains a multitude of holy places, where the theological quality harmonizes with the majesty of nature.
These places are full of monuments of extraordinary value, which are points of reference for a pilgrimage tour but also for Christianity in general. As with the great monastic community of Mount Athos or the numerous pilgrimages to the innumerable miraculous icons of the Virgin Mary, religious memory brings people together to celebrate together the gifts of blessing.
Pilgrimage travelers draw faith from the imposing Meteora of the Thessalian plain, feel the mental well-being offered by the apocalyptic Patmos, follow the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in majestic temples and humble chapels to get in touch with their higher senses, which are illuminated with divine splendor and surrounded by religious fervor.
Pilgrimage tourism promises a journey into the past, where Byzantine art captured in paintings and mosaics meets the architectural awe of ancient churches and monasteries built into rocky slopes, and a look into the future of a resurrected way of life.