 | The Pilgrim’s Way to St. Patrick’s Purgatory Subjects: Saint Patrick’s Purgatory (Ireland); Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Ireland; Ireland -- Religious life and customs; St. Patrick’s Purgatory (Legend); The Pilgrims Way to St. Patrick's Purgatory traces a route for the modern pilgrim across Ireland. It begins in Dublin and ends at Lough Derg in County Donegal, bringing travelers on a journey through the medieval past and the fragmentary riches that remain today. It provides a cultural itinerary through one of the loveliest landscapes of Ireland and Europe. This publication presents an introduction to the route to St. Patrick's Purgatory, an exploration of a taxonomy for medieval pilgrimage and an overview of what the early pilgrims have told us about the route. It features descriptions of the monuments, relics and saints along the way, as well as a stage-by-stage description of the journey itself. Ancillary materials include travelers' information, bibliography, a chronology and index. 54 color photos, 23 maps and plans. |
