Camino del Norte a Chimayó

[Opa Theo]

April 2018 stumbled upon lovely shrine at Chimayo New Mexico, USA. Is there a pilgrimage to this shrine?

At the shrine I read that servicemen returning from prisoner of war camps made a pilgrimage to Chimayo after WWII.
Thanks
Ted Rzepski,
Connecticut

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

Yes @Opa Theo , there is an annual pilgrimage! Isn't Chimayo charming and touching?

Pilgrimage to Chimayo

If you are a stranger, if you are weary from the struggles in life, whether you have a handicap, whether you have a broken heart, follow the long mountain road, find a home in Chimayo.

www.newmexicoexplorer.com

 

[The Kolbist]

The Chimayo pilgrimage is similar to Caminho de Fatima. It is mostly the locals. I would like to walk this someday during holy week. Here’s what I found:

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations

© Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations

pilgrimagesforvocations.org

 

[Opa Theo]

Yes I was very moved when I visited. There were several Mexican American families praying. Like many shrines, people place photos and objects related to their prayers. I was especially touched by photos of people obviously incarcerated or in military uniforms or in hospital settings. It's located in a quiet hilly area. What struck me was that soil, not water is the sacred symbol of God's blessings. It is not commercialized like some European shrines.

 

[Opa Theo]

The Chimayo pilgrimage is similar to Caminho de Fatima. It is mostly the locals. I would like to walk this someday during holy week. Here’s what I found:

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations

© Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations

pilgrimagesforvocations.org

The Chimayo pilgrimage is similar to Caminho de Fatima. It is mostly the locals. I would like to walk this someday during holy week. Here’s what I found:

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations

© Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations

pilgrimagesforvocations.org

Thanks for the link

 

[Opa Theo]

Yes @Opa Theo , there is an annual pilgrimage! Isn't Chimayo charming and touching?

Pilgrimage to Chimayo

If you are a stranger, if you are weary from the struggles in life, whether you have a handicap, whether you have a broken heart, follow the long mountain road, find a home in Chimayo.

www.newmexicoexplorer.com

Interesting links. Was puzzled by the many roadside memorials, one link contained background information and photos.

 

[Elle Bieling]

I live very close to this mystic place and have been there a few times! Here is my experience of it. It is truly an amazing place in the mountains.
https://www.bodywindow.com/holy-places.html

 

[Opa Theo]

I live very close to this mystic place and have been there a few times! Here is my experience of it. It is truly an amazing place in the mountains.
https://www.bodywindow.com/holy-places.html

I live very close to this mystic place and have been there a few times! Here is my experience of it. It is truly an amazing place in the mountains.
https://www.bodywindow.com/holy-places.html

Well written and fascinating information in your article. Intrigued that soil is the sacred medium. I had no container so filled my hat and later found a glass bottle. I registered a sense the area has a serious quiet feeling to it. This last sentence seems murky but I did perceive a feeling while there. Thanks

 

[Elle Bieling]

@Opa Theo, the gift shops in Chimayo sell small containers for the Holy dirt. I have a little metal box where I keep mine. I'm glad you collected some!