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The credential from the CSJ are fine. They are recognized by the cathedral in Santiago.As recommended in Brierley’s Guide, I joined the Confraternity of St James (UK) and got credencials from them for my husband and myself. We opted for the old-fashioned sort - book style, with a yellow cover.
Now am just panicking slightly because the website of the Oficina del Peregrinos in SdC says it only accepts credencials issued by itself, or by an authorised body.... but the UK Confraterntiy doesn’t appear on the list of international Confraternities.
Are we OK with the credencials we’ve got? I also have one of the fold out ones, which came with my Guide book purchase from Oscar.... but it doesn’t seem to me that would have room for enough stamps all the way from SJPdP to SdC.
If you want the Compostela, the credential matters. You also need one for staying in public Albergues.You can also Bring a piece of paper. The credential doesn't matter. Stamps matters. Buen Camino
Good to know. Thanks.If you want the Compostela, the credential matters. You also need one for staying in public Albergues.
Can I complete a credential from previous walk where I ended in Burgos in 2015? I am only walking to Sarria this time and not looking for a Compostela just albergue stays. Got Compostela in 2011.
This is the page I was referring to, which doesn’t list the UK Confraternity? And my apologies to Ivar for calling him Oscar in my OP!
https://oficinadelperegrino.com/preparacion/cofradias-en-el-mundo/
You can also Bring a piece of paper. The credential doesn't matter. Stamps matters. Buen Camino
Compostela really doesn't matter to me.This is not true at all.
A piece of paper will not be recognized if you want the Compostela.
I don't know if the pilgrim's office in Saint Jean will inform you or not of the validity of the credentials you already have with you, but they do have their own, nice and official, credentials available there and it only costs a 2 euro donation, and they stamp it with the first sello, or they will stamp the credentials you bring with you with a first sello. They will also give you a current, updated list of albergues on the Frances as well as a map of Saint Jean and of the first day over the Pyrenees utilizing either route (Napoleon and ValCarlos). You can weigh your pack there, obtain a pilgrim's shell to hang on your pack if you want one, and they will also let you know of any bad weather over the Pyrenees. The volunteers there are very gracious and helpful.Just trying to plan.... I intend to visit the Pilgrim Office in SJPdP and can check with them (should I get a sello there?). I figured that if they told me the credencial I have was no good, I could get one from them.... leaving the other fold- out one at home for my husband to bring, as he’s joining for the last week.
So not true , sorry .You can also Bring a piece of paper. The credential doesn't matter. Stamps matters. Buen Camino
I was told in this forum when I Couldn't find a credential in Valencia. AccordingSo not true , sorry .
Don't be Sorry. That's Ok.So not true , sorry .
You do not get both stamped with the same stamp. You just start another one when the first one get's filled up, or you alternate, or whatever. There's no rules in it, lol. You can carry as many as you like and get them stamped anywhere you like.If you do take both, how do you use them.... do you get both stamped, or move on to the second if you fill the first?
I agree. It a bit odd that a piece of paper printed by someone else, with a few pre-determined stamping spots on it, and some official looking symbols, information blanks for your name etc on it as well, says that you are an official pilgrim, and only with that are you worthy to receive a compostela in Santiago. I have no idea why it has to be issued to you by some organization.Compostela really doesn't matter to me.
The website to which you linked does not list any authorized issuers in the United States, but American Pilgrims claims to be authorized. I hope so, since that's where I ordered mine to walk CF in May. Perhaps the list on the official website is incomplete?
www.americanpilgrims.org/request-a-credential
By two at the Pilgrim’s office in SJPdP.I'm heading off in 4 weeks and don't have my credential yet. So with all the organising to do and rail strike which will affect me, I am starting to get a little confused with the planning. Can I get 1 credential for 2 euros from the SJPDP from the pilgrim's office. If I fill that one, can I purchase another one along the way, or is best to get a backup from the tourist office in SJPDP?
The UK confraternity will be shown in the list of Associations Worldwide which is currently being updated and therefore empty. It is a non-denominational association and that is the reason why it doesn’t appear in the list of confraternities as such because those listed are all explicitly Christian/Catholic. So no need to worry about your credencial, it is approved by the Santiago Cathedral.but the UK Confraterntiy doesn’t appear on the list of international Confraternities.
I react to this post for only one reason: to help to eliminate confusion for newcomers.Is the volunteer at the pilgrim's office in Santiago going to say I didn't earn a compostela because I didn't have a prefab credential? That my 800 km's of walking didn't count as a pilgrim? I doubt it. Not trying to stir the proverbial pot
This suggestion is just for your peace of mind:-If you do take both, how do you use them.... do you get both stamped, or move on to the second if you fill the first?
"If you want a Compostela from the Cathedral you play by the rules of the Cathedral "I react to this post for only one reason: to help to eliminate confusion for newcomers.
If you want a Compostela from the Cathedral you play by the rules of the Cathedral and present a Cathedral approved credencial with two stamps daily for the last 100 km to the volunteer at the desk of the Pilgrims Office in Santiago. Whether you used an additional home-made second credencial for stamps during the last 100 km or just one such credencial earlier or what kind of paper the hospitaleros stamp from km marker 800 until km marker 100 is of no interest to them. They don’t make any rules for the albergues.
You don’t want to play by their rules? That’s fine, too, you will still be a pilgrim but you will be a pilgrim without a Compostela. Really simple, isn’t it?
"If you want a Compostela from the Cathedral you play by the rules of the Cathedral "
I've never thought of it that way. Sounds so authoritarian. Nobody smacks the back of my hand with a wooden ruler or anything, right?
At the Cathedral, but you may need to check the time of consignment.*A good place to find a compostela in Porto, plus any backpacking outlets in Porto?
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