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The Way of St. James – Legend


Miracles and Legends on the Way of St James

El Camino is surrounded by an aura of legends and tales of miracles that have been preserved through the ages and reached our present day.

Camino de Santiago - Wikipedia

Created and established after the discovery of the relics of Saint James the Great at the beginning of the 9th century, the Way of St. James became a major ...

The St James Way | Camino de Santiago | CaminoWays.com

According to legend, it is here in the Cathedral of Santiago that the remains of St James (Santiago in Spanish) are said to be buried. You can ...

Camino History: Who was Saint James? - Hillwalk Tours

From Saint James to Santiago. According to legends, Saint James traveled to Spain to spread the word of Christ there. He is said to have spent ...

The Way of St. James: A Pilgrimage Through Time and Change

The pilgrims who made the journey to Santiago called the star-paved milky-way in the heavens El Camino de Santiago ( the Road of St. James )

The History of the Camino de Santiago | Caminoways.com

Saint James had died some 800 years earlier and according to legend, was transported to Galicia (to the town of Iria Flavia, today's Padron, ...

The Way of Saint James History and Origins - Galiwonders

In this post we will delve into the origins of the Camino de Santiago, and the fascinating history of some of the most famous routes.

The History of the Camino de Santiago | Pygmy Elephant

Popular belief holds that James' followers took the martyr's body to the coast and launched it from a stone boat into the sea. Angels allegedly guided the winds ...

The Story of Santiago (Saint James) - Hike The Way

St. James, also known as James the Greater or Santiago in Spanish, was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ.

Origin of the Way of St James - El Camino de Santiago - Marly Tours

The Way of St. James was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during the Middle Ages, together with those to Rome and Jerusalem, and ...

What is the Way of St James, El Camino de Santiago?

At its core, the Way of Saint James is a network of pilgrimage routes that lead to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain.

Origins and evolution - Way of Saint James in Galicia: official web

The pilgrimage phenomenon soon became a significant spiritual and cultural focal point for Europe, turning Santiago into a major pilgrimage site, along with ...

Legends of the Way of Saint James | Albergues del Camino

Legend has it that a French couple and their two children were so tired that they stopped to rest in a hostel in Pamplona to regain strength and ...

The history of the Way of Saint James - Spain Incoming

St. James the Moor-slayer. For several centuries, the Arabs had settled and ruled southern and central Spain. Santiago or St. James, became the ...

Who is Saint James? - Andaspain Walking Adventures

No matter what you call him, he is pretty important on the Camino de Santiago. In fact, the reason you are walking, sweating and getting ...

History of the Camino de Santiago | St James Way - Pilgrim

Since the finding of St James mortal remains lots of pilgrims that have walked through the same paths with the same motivation: get to Santiago's Cathedral.

The History of the Camino Santiago - St. James Way

The first narratives about the legendary Camino de Santiago date as far back as the 8th century. The Camino de Santiago, also known as St.

The history of the Camino de Santiago - Stingy Nomads

The history of the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St.James dates back to the 9th century when according to the legend the first pilgrimage to Santiago de ...

History of the Camino de Santiago

Legend has it that the remains of Jesus's apostle Saint James the Greater lie in Santiago. The Camino has existed as a Christian pilgrimage for ...

The Way of St. James: A Journey of Pilgrimage and Discovery

James is rooted in legend and religious tradition. According to Christian tradition, the apostle St. James (Santiago in Spanish) preached the ...