Bishop Ramon Arguelles, DD
Sister Emma de Guzman
October 18, 2018
Turkey, Holy Land
This Pilgrimage is already fully booked. You’re invited to check our other upcoming Pilgrimages.
A pilgrimage is a meaningful journey to a sacred place. Embark on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and visit the sites connected to the life, birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Listen to inspiring homilies from Bishop Ramon Arguelles, DD. Experience the healing touch of Jesus through Sister Emma de Guzman, a Roman Catholic visionary, healer and mystic. Join a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Turkey with Bishop Ramon Arguelles, DD led by Emma de Guzman leaving on October 18, 2018.
Begin your pilgrimage in Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Visit the imposing Church of the Annunciation, which stands over the cave where the Archangel Gabriel told Mary that she would become the mother of the Son of God. Built on top of a hill and bedecked with beautiful mosaics, the Church of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor is considered as one of the most beautiful churches in the Holy Land.
Renew your baptismal vows at the Jordan River and your marriage vows in Cana, the site of the first miracle of Jesus. The text truly comes to life when you read the Sermon on the Mount while standing on the Mount of Beatitudes. Enjoy a pleasurable boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus performed numerous miracles and walked on the water.
Head off to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Touch the silver star that marks the place where Jesus was born at the Grotto of the Nativity. Visit Shepherd’s Field, the fields identified since ancient times with the shepherds who saw the Star of Nativity.
A high point of the pilgrimage is a visit to the Old City of Jerusalem. Here, you will relive the passion of Jesus while praying the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief), which ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Visit Emmaus, a town where Jesus appeared after his death and resurrection, before two of his disciples while they were walking on the road to Emmaus. Celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass at the Monastere de la Resurrection in Abu Gosh, one of the most beautiful buildings preserved from the Crusader Period.
Head for the beautiful city of Istanbul in Turkey. Offering a wealth of historical and religious places to visit, Istanbul provides us with a glimpse of Turkey’s proud heritage. Visit the enchanting Sultan Ahmed Mosque, more commonly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. Not to be missed is the visit to Hagia Sophia, a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires.
From Istanbul take a short flight to Izmir, the pearl of the Aegean Sea. Head for Kusadasi to visit the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, reputed to be the place where Our Blessed Mother spent her last years with St. John, to whom Jesus entrusted to his care. Visit famous archaeological sites of Ephesus including theTemple of Artemis, considered as one of the 7 Wonders of Antiquity, the Library of Celsus, the Amphitheatre and others.
Join a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Turkey with Bishop Ramon Arguelles, DD led by Sister Emma de Guzman leaving on October 18, 2018. As a true pilgrim, walk prayerfully and devoutly in the steps of the Lord with openness to the movement and healing of the Spirit of Jesus in your life.
Lavish buffet breakfast and hefty servings for lunch and dinner, already included in the pilgrimage package cost.
The Basilica of Nativity is entered through a very low doorway, the “Door of Humility,” a stark reminder of who we are before Jesus.
Reading the Bible and praying the Rosary will become more meaningful after seeing the actual places where Jesus lived.
Marvel at the cascading domes and six slender minarets of the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), one of Istanbul’s iconic sights and architectural wonders.
No Visa is required for Filipino citizens going to the Holy Land.
A Passport with 6-month validity is required.
TURKISH VISA REQUIREMENTS
List of Requirements: (Philippine Passport Holder)
Other nationalities:
Processing Time: Fifteen ( 15 working days) from the date of appointment
Visa fee: $125.00 per person (subject to change)
The Embassy reserves the right to request further documents and information.
1) US$ 500.00 deposit is required upon reservations together with a recent passport-size photo, photocopy of passport (valid for 6 months from date of departure) and Pilgrim’s Profile.
2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than one month before departure date.
CANCELLATIONS:
All cancellations must be done in writing. The following charges will apply:
>60 days before departure date – US$ 300.00
>45 days before departure date – 50% of the Tour Cost
>30 days prior to departure date – Full tour cost will be forfeited.. ..
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