'The most beautiful sight': Pilgrims reach Jerusalem's Old City after five-day journey from Jaffa
Pilgrims from Europe and Asia walked five days from Jaffa Port to Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate along the ‘Way to Jerusalem,’ a Tourism Ministry-backed bid to revive historic walking paths.
A group of pilgrims from nine European and Asian countries made a five-day journey from Jaffa Port to Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate, completing a 111-kilometer walking route known as the Way to Jerusalem pilgrimage. The pilgrimage, initiated by Golan Rice and Yael Tarasiuk-Nevo and supported by the Tourism Ministry, aims to revive historic walking paths to Israel's capital and offer both international visitors and locals an opportunity to experience Israel's religious heritage, archaeological landmarks, and communities on foot.
The pilgrims, including Catholics from Mumbai, India, and South Korea, encountered various religious traditions while visiting historic and religious sites in Jaffa, Rishon LeZion, Ramle, Tel Gezer, Latrun, and Ein Karem. Upon reaching Jerusalem, the group was greeted by the sight of the ancient city walls, a moment described as the "most beautiful sight for a pilgrim" by a Catholic priest from Mumbai.
Despite the physical challenges, such as covering 25,000 steps daily, the pilgrims expressed their appreciation for the support provided by the organizers and the team. Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yael Biton de Lange praised the pilgrims, urging them to return home as ambassadors of Israel and its capital.
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