CAMINO IN ARMENIA

The Camino de Santiago, known in English as the “Way of St. James” is a network of pilgrimage routes that lead to the tomb of Saint James the Apostle in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, located in Galicia, northwestern Spain. The relics of Saint James are housed there.

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The WHITE CROSS Foundation has begun efforts to integrate Armenia into this program due to its historical significance. According to the New Testament, the Apostle James was executed “with the sword” which suggests he was beheaded. Tradition holds that Saint James's head was preserved in the Armenian Church of Saint James in Jerusalem, while his body was transported to Spain, where the site became known as Santiago de Compostela. Over the years, the Camino de Santiago has developed into one of the main pilgrimage routes, fostering European unity and enabling the exchange of Christian traditions along the way.

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The Holy Armenia program aims to implement this initiative and create pilgrimage opportunities in Armenia as part of the Camino de Santiago.

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Armenia is home to many ancient Christian shrines, which should be made accessible to pilgrims through this pilgrimage route!

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