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CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

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HOLY VIRGIN CATHEDRAL, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

HOLY VIRGIN CATHEDRAL, SAN FRANCISCO – PICTURE GALLERY

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BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION, CUZCO – PICTURE GALLERY

July 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION, CUZCO – PICTURE GALLERY

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BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

February 15, 2015 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Mexico City, Mexico The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most important and popular Marian Shrines in the Americas, second only to the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparaceda in Brazil.  But it does not stand in the shadow of its rival, and is probably the most visited church in Spanish speaking countries.  It is claimed that in December of 2009, the Basilica of Our … [Read more...]

BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR

February 15, 2015 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Zaragoza, Spain St. Mary Major in Rome may be the most important of all Marian shrines, and Lourdes may be the most famous; but it is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza that can boast being the oldest church in the world devoted to the Virgin Mary.  Dating as far back as the 1st century AD, it commemorates Mary’s miraculous appearance to James the Greater … [Read more...]

BASILICAS OF ST. MARY MAJOR & OUR LADY OF DIVINE LOVE

February 15, 2015 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Rome, Italy Rome is home to a number of churches which are classified as Marian shrines; two of these, the Basilica of St. Mary Major and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine Love, are among the most important Catholic churches in the world.  Although ranked after St. Peter’s, St. Paul’s and St. John’s Basilicas, both of the churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary are among the … [Read more...]

SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

June 7, 2014 By Howard Kramer 2 Comments

SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Fatima, Portugal The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima is the most revered Catholic site in Portugal.  It stands on the site where a trio of young children witnessed an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917.  Small compared to the much larger Marian Shrines at Lourdes and Aparecida, it is nevertheless one of the finest 20th century cathedrals in Europe.  Although it is perhaps … [Read more...]

BASILICA OF OUR LADY

June 7, 2014 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

BASILICA OF OUR LADY

Knock, Ireland The Basilica of Our Lady in Knock, Ireland is a beloved catholic shrine in a country that takes its Catholic heritage very seriously.  It is also the most popular Marian shrine in the British Isles.  Like Lourdes, it is famous for a miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary in the 19th century.  Unlike Lourdes, there were many witnesses to the event.  After … [Read more...]

SANCTUARY OF LOURDES

June 7, 2014 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

SANCTUARY OF LOURDES

Lourdes, France Of the countless Marian shrines around the world, the Massabielle Grotto in Lourdes is the undisputed reigning champion in terms of fame.  Every year, millions of pilgrims visit the place where young Bernadette Soubirous saw eighteen visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858.  Most come here just to venerate Mary, while many come for the waters of the grotto, which … [Read more...]

BASILICA OF APARECIDA

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BASILICA OF APARECIDA

Aparecida, Brazil The country of Brazil, the most populous in Latin America, is home to the world’s largest population of Catholics.  With more than one hundred and twenty million, Brazil is home to over one in every ten Catholics worldwide.  It is not surprising that such a large populace would come up with many of its own religious traditions and sacred places.  The … [Read more...]

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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!

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WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

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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 […]

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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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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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