For almost 2,000 years, Christians have been following in the footsteps of saints, both figuratively and literally. Pilgrimages that were popular in the Middle Ages, such as those to Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela, have experienced a resurgence in recent years. Additionally, new routes retracing the steps of figures from the Bible, such as Abraham (Abraham Path; abrahampath.org/), Paul (St. Paul Trail; cultureroutesinturkey.com/st-paul-train/), and even Jesus (Jesus Trail; jesustrail.com) have sprung up around the Mediterranean. My new personal favorite, though, is one that you likely do not know. Nestled on the Troad Peninsula in western Turkey are the […]
