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  1. gollygolly

    Discovery in the Cathedral in Santiago

    A wonderful story from The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/nov/01/a-selfie-set-in-stone-hidden-portrait-by-cheeky-mason-found-in-spain-900-years-on
  2. nilesite

    Washing a Pilgrim's Feet at the Cathedral

    In Shirley MacLaine's book, she says that when she arrived at the Cathedral, her credencial was stamped and a priest bathed her feet. This was in July 2000. Does anyone of that era or before have any experience with feet being washed upon a pilgrim's arrival?
  3. ivar

    When they finish the restoration of this cathedral, it will look amazing!

  4. Susan Maria

    Request for funds from Le Puy Cathedral and video

    The cathedral at le Puy has released a video where they explain (in French) they are sorely in need of funds, having missed the usual 40,000 euros from pilgrims during lockdown. If you would like to donate please do; or just watch the video and think of le chemin...
  5. ELHS220

    Cathedral Renovations

    Article about the removal of the grill and restoration of the main staircase and the crypt. Time frame is 16 months. https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/santiago/2020/01/29/desmontan-reja-obradoiro-restaurar-escalinata/0003_202001S29C4995.htm
  6. SYates

    Report about Cathedral Renovation

    Here an article I found:https://www.elcorreogallego.es/santiago/ecg/mil-hora-catedral-punto-antes-31-diciembre/idEdicion-2020-01-10/idNoticia-1222952/ "A "thousand per hour" for the Cathedral to be ready before December 31 Confidence that the works will finish before the start of the Holy Year...
  7. T

    Botafumiero May 2020?

    We will be doing the Camino starting from Sarria the last week of May. Is it likely that they will swing the botafumiero during the daily Pilgrims' Mass at that time?
  8. Bradypus

    2021 Holy Year - cathedral official website, logo and poster

    At a press event in Santiago yesterday the Archbishop revealed the cathedral's new dedicated website for the 2021 Holy Year. Amongst other things it includes a long pastoral letter from the Archbishop. He also published the official logo and poster for the Holy Year...
  9. B

    Leon Cathedral

    Recently I read a thread on how one reader enjoyed Leon Cathedral. I attach some photos from the inside of that building.
  10. Peter Fransiscus

    What happens to the cupulín of the cathedral of Santiago?

    SANTIAGO What happens to the cupulín of the cathedral of Santiago? The stone of the small and blind dome of the south tower was very disintegrated and it was necessary to replace it PACO RODRÍGUEZ MM SANTIAGO / THE VOICE 10/07/2019 10:59 PM Those who look towards the south tower of the...
  11. Lisa HS

    The Shadow Pilgrim

    To anyone who is currently in SdC. Can you tell me if the Shadow Pilgrim is once again appearing nightly, in his usual place behind the Cathedral? Last year, he was obscured by scaffolding. Here is the reference to anyone who has not made his awesome specterly acquaintance...
  12. VNwalking

    The Cathedral right now

    A few commemts, prompted by an 'is it worth it' question, and just because there may be interest... On a rainy day, early in the morning, there is a special feeling here. It's 'normal,' rather than a zoo. But pilgrims still walk into the plaza, to dance, weep, or just have a quiet moment ib the...
  13. scruffy1

    History Time - The Cathedral in Santiago

    Since parts of the Cathedral are reported closed for renovation until the next Holy Year 2021 let us talk about some of the more curiouser and curiouser histories of the cathedral. Things were looking not bad until along came Al-Mansur ibn Abi Aamir in 997. He captured the city, destroyed the...
  14. D

    Nabi or Navi stone in Santiago Cathedral coming from Mount of Beatitudes, Holy Land

    I have come across a bizzare claim, that the Cathedral of Santiago harbours an ancient holy stone, called "Nabi" or "Navi", and that this stone is said to have originated from the Mount of Beattitudes, Near the lake of Galilee, Israel. Has anybody heard or read anything about such a stone?
  15. D

    Accessing the Cathedral’s dome

    I am currently in the SdC Cathedral and trying to access its Dome. Can someone advise me how to get up to the Dome? I have asked the Cathedral’s security guards, sales clerks in the gift shop, etc. No body can tell me. Thanks
  16. T0M

    back pack free...

    When you arrive at Santiago de Compostela and wish to enter the cathedral, what do you do with your backpack?
  17. F

    On-line course on Gothic Cathedrals - free

    I sometimes study courses on-line at the Coursera website, and I thought I would recommend one on here called The Age of Cathedrals: https://www.coursera.org/learn/age-of-cathedrals It focuses on French cathedrals and I have just been learning about the beautiful rose windows in Notre Dame de...
  18. alexwalker

    Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, is on fire.

    Norwegian update: https://www.nrk.no/ Image/Video: https://www.nrk.no/urix/notre-dame-i-paris-star-i-brann-1.14517804
  19. RumAndChupacabras

    The Holy Chamber in the Catedral (Cathedral) of Oviedo...

    I've been trying to find a list of all the items in that AMAZING Holy Chamber. The Catedral's website doesn't list all of the contents. If you know where I can find a list or forum thread or book, anything to learn about the contents in this room please, tell me. I was there last year and think...
  20. Juspassinthru

    Leon Cathedral

    After completing the Inglés on June 6th, I plan to take the train to León to rewalk some of my favorite stages of my 2017 Camino. I’d like to get my credential stamped at the Cathedral. I can’t remember if the gift shop is open during siesta, anyone know? Thanks in advance.

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