Austrian Pilgrims Follow Early Christian Routes in Crete

Monday, 18 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A group of pilgrims from Burgenland, Austria, traveled to Crete on an ecumenical pilgrimage organized through Kathpress, the Austrian Catholic press agency. Ecumenical pilgrimages to Crete typically follow routes connected to early Christian history on the island, including sites tied to the Apostle Paul, who visited Crete around 63 AD and left Titus to lead the local church. Crete holds significant religious heritage, with ancient churches, monasteries, and Byzantine sites across the island. Visitors interested in religious tourism can explore landmarks such as the Arkadi Monastery near Rethymno or the early Christian basilicas found throughout the island. Note: the original article contained minimal detail, so specific dates and locations for this pilgrimage could not be confirmed.