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All the Way From Tuam: Exploring the Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

Discover the archaeological excavation in Tuam, Co. Galway, and the relics found. Learn about the popularity of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, its significance, and the various routes. Find out about the Camino today and essential travel information for pilgrims.

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All the Way From Tuam: Exploring the Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

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  1. All the Way From Tuam Theme 1, Unit 3, Lesson 2

  2. Slide 2 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Archaeological Excavation 1986 Tuam, Co. Galway

  3. Slide 3 Skeleton of Middle-Aged Man 13th Century Burial Scallop Shell Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2

  4. Slide 4 Relic Discovered at Ardfert Cathedral, Co. Kerry St James, the Apostle Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Scallop Shell

  5. Slide 5 Broad-rimmed Hat Mantle Staff Scrip Sclavein Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2

  6. Slide 6 Mantle Sclavein Scrip Staff Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Broad-rimmed Hat Scallop Shells

  7. Slide 7 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Tuam Compostela

  8. Slide 8 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 According to tradition St. James the Apostle, having preached in Iberia, returned to Judea and was put to death by Herod. Then his body was miraculously translated to north-west Spain for burial. Eight hundred years later, continuing the tradition, a hermit saw heavenly lights that led him to the burial place at Compostela

  9. Slide 9 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Why Did it Become so Popular? • All of Christendom wanted to visit the Apostle’s tomb • Wave after wave of pilgrims began to arrive in the 10th century • It achieved its greatest popularity in the 12th century • By then it has been estimated that two million pilgrims visited Santiago de Compostela every year

  10. Slide 10 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Why Go on Pilgrimage? • Indulgences • Penance • Miraculous cure • Expressing thanks to God • Veneration of God/ spiritual journey

  11. Slide 11 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Silver Reliquary Containing Relics of St James In Crypt Under High Altar of Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela

  12. Slide 12 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Irish Shrines and Reliquaries Shrine of St. Lachtin's Arm St Patrick’s Purgatory, Lough Derg

  13. Slide 13 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 How did the Pilgrim from Tuam get to Compostela? • From nearest port Galway • By boat from Galway to another port and then onwards by boat • Overland to St James’ Gate, Dublin and onward by boat • Destination- Bordeaux (wine trade) • Port near Compostela in Spain

  14. Slide 14 From Ireland 13th Century Cog Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Pilgrimage Routes to Compostela

  15. Slide 15 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 The Camino 11TH CENTURY BRIDGE, PUENTE LA REINA DRINKING FOUNTAIN, LOGRONO BURGOS CATHEDRAL LEON CATHEDRAL

  16. Slide 16 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Pilgrim Badges

  17. The Camino Today Slide 17 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2

  18. Slide 18 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2

  19. Wayside Markers Slide 19 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2

  20. Slide 20 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Where to Stay

  21. Slide 21 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Travelling Essentials • Budget- how much daily allowance do I need? • What type of essential equipment do I need? (backpack, compass, mobile phone etc.) • What type of clothing and footwear are required? –what items should I not pack? • What do I need to record the pilgrimage? (camera, notebooks etc.) • Can I understand the language -do I need a phrase book? • Have I enough research done about the history/culture of the pilgrimage site to be visited?

  22. Slide 22 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2 Walking the Camino- Sore Feet!

  23. Slide 23 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2

  24. Slide 24 Theme 1, Unit 3, LESSON 2

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