why did people undertake pilgramagesduring the middle ages?

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Answer 1

Pilgrimages in the Middle Ages were undertaken mainly for religious reasons. In fact, the practice continues to this day. This usually involves a trip to a place of some religious significance.
Here are some examples:
In Biblical times, Jews would travel to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.
Jews & Christians, to this day, often make a pilgrimage to Israel because of its importance to their respective religions.
A basic tenet of Islam requires Muslims to travel to Mecca, the site of their most sacred shrine, at least once in their lives.
Many other sites, such as the Vatican, shrines of the Virgin Mary, Tibetan monasteries, sacred Native American sites, etc., can also be pilgrimage destinations.
The motivation beind taking a pilgrimage, I think, remains unchanged since medieval times.
I hope this was helpful.

Answer 2

Many novices or initiates into religious orders took pilgrimages during the middle ages usually at the behest of a Bishop or
Cardinal, occasionally the pope.

Answer 3

I took art history and the instructor told us that the religious movements caused them. The catholic church demanded it in a way. Plus it raised money and gave them a way to control the population.
Plus other religions call for it as a practice in worship. Travel to Mecca.

Answer 4

Pilgramages are an spritual journeys that people often take as of now. It was and still is considered as something ritual in many religons of the world.