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Article of the Week

OLDEST SYNAGOGUES ON EARTH

OLDEST SYNAGOGUES ON EARTH

September 3, 2022 By Howard Kramer 6 Comments

Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world (among the major active religions it is only predated by Hinduism). Despite this, little if anything remains of Jewish religious sites prior to the Middle Ages.  Thousands of years of wars and persecutions have left little in the way of ancient synagogues.  The world’s last […]

TOP FIVE POSSIBLE LOCATIONS OF THE HOLY GRAIL

TOP FIVE POSSIBLE LOCATIONS OF THE HOLY GRAIL

August 22, 2022 By Howard Kramer 3 Comments

The Holy Grail, the cup from which Jesus drank during the Last Supper and which caught at least some of his blood during the Crucifixion, is (no pun intended) the Holy Grail of religious artifacts. This vessel, if it could be found and verified, would undoubtedly be the greatest treasure of the Christian faith.  Its […]

WHERE TO PRAY BEFORE THE BIG GAME

WHERE TO PRAY BEFORE THE BIG GAME

August 15, 2022 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

September is almost here, and so is college football season. For die-hard collegiate football fan the question is, “How can we get a little divine assistance in reaching bowl season?” Well, fear not. The Complete Pilgrim has you covered. From the SEC to the PAC12, some of the best college chapels and churches in the […]

OLDEST CHURCH BUILDINGS IN AMERICA

OLDEST CHURCH BUILDINGS IN AMERICA

August 8, 2022 By Howard Kramer 4 Comments

Few things garner as much attention for an historic site then the title of ‘oldest’, and the oldest churches are certainly no exception.  Determining what is, in fact, the oldest church in America is a matter of some debate, as there are many ways to consider the question.  Do churches on U.S. territories count?  Did […]

CASTLES ON LOCATION IN THE BRITISH ISLES

CASTLES ON LOCATION IN THE BRITISH ISLES

August 1, 2022 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Millions of visitors flock to the British Isles every year, inundating the famous castles of England, Scotland and Ireland.  Countless tourists make their way to such iconic sites as Windsor Castle, Edinburg Castle, Blarney Castle, and the world’s most famous of medieval fortresses, the Tower of London.  But what about Doune Castle in Scotland?  Or […]

WORLD’S TALLEST CHRISTIAN STATUES

WORLD’S TALLEST CHRISTIAN STATUES

July 18, 2022 By Howard Kramer 6 Comments

When one thinks of immense Christian statues, the first (and often only) one that comes to mind is the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, the immense depiction of Jesus with arms outspread overlooking the magnificent beach and skyline of the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. However, this is far from the world’s tallest […]

SEVEN MUST-SEE HISTORIC EDIFICES OF JUDEO-CHRISTIANITY

SEVEN MUST-SEE HISTORIC EDIFICES OF JUDEO-CHRISTIANITY

July 11, 2022 By Howard Kramer 2 Comments

There are literally hundreds of thousands of churches, cathedrals, synagogues, and sacred Jewish and Christian shrines to be found all over the world.  Of these, hundreds, if not thousands, are of particular religious and/or historic importance.  But are there seven that stand out above all of the rest?  Well, sort of.  The most important sacred […]

CHAPELS OF THE MILITARY ACADEMIES

CHAPELS OF THE MILITARY ACADEMIES

July 4, 2022 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

The United States military establishment has always taken the spiritual needs of its members very seriously.  Nowhere is this tradition more strongly represented than at the various American military academies.  Some of the oldest and most historic military chapels in the United States are to be found at West Point, Annapolis and the various senior […]

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BATTLE OF NASEBY (NASEBY BATTLEFIELD)

Naseby, England (1645 AD) The Battle of Naseby was the most important engagement of the English Civil Wars, and the first truly great victory of a rebellion against an entrenched royal government in post-medieval Europe.  Naseby ultimately led to the overthrow of King Charles I and the House of Stuart, as well as the rise […]

BATTLES OF NORDLINGEN (NORDLINGEN BATTLEFIELD)

Nordlingen, Germany (1634 & 1645 AD) Two of the most important and bloodiest battles of the Thirty Years War took place at Nordlingen in Southern Germany.  The first battle in 1634 was a decisive Catholic victory which avenged the battles of Breitenfeld and Lutzen a few years earlier.  It also led directly to the French […]

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ABRAHAM TOURS – A REVIEW

ABRAHAM TOURS – A REVIEW

August 29, 2022 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

(Note – This is NOT a paid review; the author took all tours anonymously) A few years ago I spent two weeks traveling across Israel and the West Bank. For the most part I planned and travelled on my own.  But with so many places to see (even considering how relatively small Israel is), I […]

EMPIRES AND ISRAEL

EMPIRES AND ISRAEL

July 25, 2022 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

From ancient Egypt in the second millennium BC to Great Britain in the 20th century, there has been a three thousand year parade of empires marching across the world stage. One has replaced another on a routine basis. At any given time, there has been a greatest empire on Earth, at least until the end […]

SEVEN EXCELLENT MOVIES TO WATCH ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – CIVILIAN EDITION

SEVEN EXCELLENT MOVIES TO WATCH ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – CIVILIAN EDITION

June 28, 2022 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

America’s 243rd birthday is fast approaching, with all of the barbecues, parades and fireworks that that entails.  But for those planning on taking in a movie or two on this Independence Day, what to watch?  Well, thankfully, Hollywood has produced nearly a century of films to stir the patriotic fervor of every American’s heart.  But […]

SEVEN EXCELLENT MOVIES TO WATCH ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – MILITARY EDITION

SEVEN EXCELLENT MOVIES TO WATCH ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – MILITARY EDITION

June 21, 2022 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

From the earliest days of Hollywood, movies about war have proved to be one of the most prolific and popular cinematic genres; and with America’s military history, there is no shortage of stories to tell. From the American Revolution to the modern day wars in the Middle East, Hollywood has covered everything in perhaps over […]

THE COMPLETE AMERICAN PILGRIM – NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

THE COMPLETE PILGRIM

Welcome to The Complete Pilgrim(TM)! This site, created by Howard Kramer, is a combination travel blog and online guide to the world's greatest sites of religious interest (with some historic and recreational places thrown in for good measure). All written content has been originally researched and produced and is provided free for public research and enjoyment. Thank you for visiting!

Site of the Week

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

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5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

by Glory Ali The City of Brotherly Love offers tons to see and do and get this, it’s FREE. That’s right you heard it right it’s FREE. Click here for complete article  

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

by Mary Neuhauser President Trump recently announced his intentions to move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, thereby recognizing Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. The purpose of this article is to give you a brief overview of what this decision means and why it matters. Click here for […]

Photo of the Week

BASILICA OF ST. DENIS

Last month, I visited one of the most fascinating churches I have ever been to, the almost completely ignored Basilica of St. Denis in the northern suburbs of Paris.  Almost every French monarch is buried here, and almost nobody goes here.  Here are some pics I took:

Basilica of St. Denis

Tomb of Clovis

Tomb of Clovis

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Royal Tombs

Royal Tombs

The Crypt

The Crypt

 

 

 

 

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About the Author

Howard Kramer is the creator and author of The Complete Pilgrim. He first took an interest in religious sites in his early twenties when traveling through Italy after college. In the two decades since he has traveled to more than two dozen countries and almost every state, visiting and photographing hundreds of the world’s greatest churches, synagogues and other places of religious interest. Howard has been writing about religious sites for the better part of the last decade, and The Complete Pilgrim is the culmination of years of his work and passion.

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