Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome | Pilgrimage With Simon Reeve | Timeline
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- Simon Reeve follows in the footsteps of thousands of travellers from previous centuries, as he travels from northern France to northern Spain, and then crosses western Europe to arrive in Rome.
In the Middle Ages, pilgrimage shaped much of Europe, as inns and churches sprung up along routes and villages near popular shrines developed into towns. To see how this is still happening, Simon visits a route that has come back to life. The Camino is a 500-mile trek starting in a bustling French town before it climbs over the Pyrenees and winds through northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, he visits a church with a bizarre display of live chickens, experiences the kindness of volunteers who run hostels and meets pilgrims from around the world who are walking for a variety of reasons. At the end of the route, he joins the crowds at the pilgrims' mass as one of the biggest incense burners in the world swings over his head.
In Switzerland, Simon undertakes one of the oldest and most perilous pilgrim routes in Europe. The Great St Bernard Pass, high in the Alps, has claimed many lives over the centuries, including at least one Pope. Simon treks to a monastery and refuge at the top of the pass that has not closed its doors to visitors for 1000 years. He meets some young Americans there and joins in their yoga class, hears their stories, and helps them to clean the monastery.
To see how modern pilgrimage melds into tourism, Simon goes to the shrine devoted to the monk Padre Pio who died in 1968 in San Giovanni Rotondo in the east of Italy. Padre Pio's fame spread globally and the economic impact on the town has been huge. Simon sees the shrine made from melted down gold jewellery donated by pilgrims, meets the monk who runs the Padre Pio TV station, and discovers that many modern pilgrims rather like staying in fancy hotels.
Finally, Simon arrives in Rome and St Peter's Square when pilgrims gather in their thousands to be blessed by the Pope. He reflects on his realisation that for those who follow a pilgrim's path, it is more about what they discover on the way than reaching journey's end.
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Simon reeves is one of the best. God bless you Simon. So interesting to watch you.
It’s been interesting to see Simon Reeve’s take on Padre Pio and San Giovanni Rotondo. I have been in San Giovanni Rotondo, and, yes, I also found a lot of the place “over the top.” Padre Pio himself would have been appalled by the all the craziness that has formed around his memory. He was a pretty humble fellow.
Reeve didn’t mention the big regional hospital that is there (founded by Padre Pio), which brings people in, too.
I guess I was lucky in my timing, as I was there in late October and there was hardly anyone around. I skipped the big new church and went to the original chapel and the other, slightly larger church, both of which Padre Pio used. The scale of those two churches was much smaller and more intimate than the new one. I also got to stay in the crypt a longer time than most people might if they are there in high tourist season. It was good to pray there and meditate. Funny, I had forgotten all the fancy mosaics in the passageway that goes down into the crypt. Yes, there’s a lot of flummery and commercialization in San Giovanni Rotondo. But if you go there, go with a sincere heart, ignore the hype and take away the most important thing: a step forward in your spiritual life. And you don’t have to be Catholic to do this. Padre Pio said, “I am for everyone!”
Beautiful, all we do when going to Mecca is flying there on planes or driving by cars or buses. Then staying in hotels overlooking the Kaabah and that’s it. It’s strange how I felt nothing during my solitary stay in Mecca for five whole days back in 2011 when I was 22, and six months later during the summer I couldn’t hold my tears when I entered the Sistine chapel.
strange... i am christian but do desire more going to mecca than to holy sites of christians...
probably because everything is so commercial there. Medinah is where my heart lays. my blessed mom and I chose to use as less technology as possible to experience the Hijra, and the places that are holy to visit. to get the full jist of it all. Everyone has their feelings and emotions. I hope light comes your way my brother. one way or the other. Peace be with you.
@@loneriderloneranger997 As a non-muslim you are unfortunately not allowed to enter the city, same for Medina. Saudi Arabia is opening for non-religious tourism now, but those places remain off limits for you as a Christian
Because your felt the real true presence of of lord he’s calling you that’s your sign please open your heart to Jesus Christ your life will be changed there’s a reason you went to Rome and sisteen chapel and it’s not just to be a tourist Jesus Christ has given you a sign your being called to the catholic faith 🙏🏻⛪️📿🙌🏻
The Sistine chapel is one of the holiest sites in the Christendom. It is where countless of holy popes were elected. I probably would cry too if I was there. I’m glad you were able to experience it!
I like how he treats this topic with respect. A lot wouldn't have done that.
Lol. Religious people have never respected atheists.
But they usually don’t have a smug attitude when they talk to atheists.
Im big fan simon reve
@@krist-yonnarain7786 You have not followed many discussion between religious people and atheists then. Boy, have I seen some smugness and downright meanness, especially from religious fundamentalists!
@@IsntTheInternetGreat Maybe that's because you're a smug pos yourself
Thank you so much! An excellent documentary, which anyone - religious or not and from all walks of life - will find this “spiritual journey” interesting, informative and thought-provoking.
.. i love everything about simon reeve, truly a national treasure.
Congrats Mr Reeve and to all your team on your fantastic work. A very grateful follower of your documentaries.
Enjoy watching your pilgrimage vids. Looking forward to # 3!
Again, thank you for the upload. >Looking forward to the third episode now. :)
Thanks for posting!!!
Thank you for this series, you have a great ability to connect with people and an innate compassion.
Gosh I Love this Guy! Peace.
thanks for this Simon!
Thank you for sharing the experience and knowledge you learned with all of us hoping you get to do many more travels and share those experiences with us as well thanks again be looking forward to your next videos stay safe an may you be blessed in all you do
I've enjoyed the whole series!
Fascinating videos,thanks!
so amazing, i am very happy watching your Pilrimage, so inspiring journey
This series is great...… Now I have something new in my bucket list......
Watched this in class in school. Very interesting 🤔
Simon me encanta tus recorridos...aprendi mucho de lugares q no conocia...como por ej: Grecia ..solo vemos la parte turistica y vos nos mostras. Su cultura..q cultivan ..idiomas...religion ...conflictos q sufren c otra nacion .maravilloso lo q haces!! Veni a Argentina alguna ves!!..saludos desde aqui.🇦🇷
Had holiday near Santiago when 22years, 36years ago. Not had similar since. Also read about Padre Pio, amazing story, life. Thankyou Simon
a lady i know from my church did the the Camino de Santiago, in 2018 or 19,. she said it was long but fun. but amazing, shes Lutheran
Mormons in a yoga class on a Catholic pilgrimage? The world is a strange place.
There shouldn't be yoga at a Catholic monastery. It's Hindu.
Terrible…
head up to mt. sinai :) or the road to Damascus , now those would be truly epic!
haha ricky is dope for crying during yoga that's how u know he's putting in that work mentally.
"Flipping 'eck!"
Случайно посмотрела видео представленное Саймоном, очень понравилось, его манера , материал очень обширный, всесторонне рассмотренный,увлекательно представленный, узнала что Ривз писатель ,телеведущий и путешественник, благодарю за интересную познавательную программу
8:19 well that's the first commandment there buddy
It is really interesting that Padre Pio, despite the criticism and suspicions of two consecutive popes, was finally canonized by John Paul II. In fact, John Paul II went into a sort of canonizing frenzy and canonized a record number of people (almost 500), many more than those declared saints in the previous six centuries altogether. After John Paul II's death, the late Pope was canonized as well.
I was a bit surprised to see that Neil Pye in The Young Ones works at a university in Utah nowadays. He doesn't seem to have changed all that much. Well, you learn something new everyday.
I confess that I have been to Santiago De Compostella, Fatima, Rome, Jerusalem, Istanbul and the Sea of Galilee, but I did not walk in pilgrimage but came on day tours off cruise ships.
Someday I hope to make a pilgrimage to the holy land... walking in the footsteps of Jesus would be overwhelming. Just thinking about it makes me tear up.
Chrissy Mccauley unfortunately it's not always possible to know if its the same stones. But there is a set of stairs that go down past Herods ruins.
It was the moops!
rest in present awareness be still close eyes listen to your breathing.
Look at that poor pilgrim at 27:21doing a "pilgrim walk dance"
at 54m15s into the episode we hear some very evocative harp music... Does anyone know who plays that? I would love to get that record... Thanks
It’s Lenny Kravitz
Interesting that 'holiday' comes from 'holy day'. I thought there was a link.
You stil see so many nuns today travelling to Rome for their pilgrimage.
I went to Compostela because I was born in Santiago de Cuba, my grandfather and Uncle named Santiago and even another uncle named Jaime , which is James, the English name for Santiago. But I did not do El Camino, I went by bus. I am a coward.
Man shocked at pilgrimage commerce in a video containing ten advertisements.
Borderlands
exactly. lol!
53:27 - I’m sure the Ark of the Covenant has never been found…?
See the movie, THE WAY, with Martin Sheen and directed by Emilio Estevez about a man whose son dies at the beginning of walking the Camino, and as a ay to deal with his grief he walks the Camino scattering he ashes as he goes. Its a very moving and entertaining movie.
Yes, I have the DVD when I learned about it, I am obsessed with El Camino, couldn't build up courage to walk it so I went by bus. The movie is OK
Damnnnnn n1
Great story of the chicken and the rooster at the Santo Domingo de la Calzada Cathedral. First heard of the Camino over 20 years ago from Shirley MacLaine's book of that name which details her 1994 500-mile solo trek.
I remember the nuns mentioning Padre Pio in the 1950's, so he was famous in America, when he was still alive. I think the glass coffin, however, reminds one of Lenin.
Hej,
Camino means way
There are a lot of caminos ...
The biggest are the camino francés (but not „the camino“) 😊
I'm hoping to walk the northern Camino in s couple of years. Been told that is not so busy as the main route.
I walked the Camino Portugese
I think it's the oldest one ysed by people coming from France and the rest of Europe.
Camino is way but also road
It is easy to make a simple walk in a park or hike along a trail or beach have the same spiritual renewal as a long pilgrimage. It is a mental as well as physical exercise and act of devotion to the natural world. That world which we are destroying more and more on a daily basis by our greed and lack of self control. Too many people having too many children.
They say is spiritual not religious but it got a religious edge. I watched anotger video, more personal, about pilgrims themselves, this guy from the Netherlands, not religious at all suffering some kind of internal crisis did Do Camino. His daughter told him, ok, Dad, now you feel better and live your normal life again, he looked at her and said I am doing it again next year. So, it must be something to it deep.
My family has never been to church on a Sunday, though recently something in me has been drawn to going on a Sunday. Thing is I’m a 24 year old builder and I would feel so silly and out of place. Also you think back then how badly your feet must of hurt walking all that way in sandles..
University of Utah... these guys are clearly from Utah State University, a totally different school.
Make a pilgrimage to Armenia.There are many holy places to experience
those mormon chicks. ''dang'' as they say in NA
I only learned about Padre Pio very recently, and I am Catholic, maybe because 2 Popes prohibited him.
Simon Reeve needs to truly understand the power of prayer. He needs to talk to people who have been touched by the true power of prayer. Since he has "fallen away from faith", he seems to have forgotten the power of faith and prayer.
Do I believe a relic is going to save me? No. I do believe in the power of prayer faith.
all of this.... is about faith.. trusting and learning in God, i like this guy, hes not dismissive of peoples faith, and is trying to learn about it. which is awesome and perhaps will accept Christ, become a follower
this'll put you to sleep quicker than a heart attack.
Other places, like Lourdes, Fatima also sell souvenirs, nothing wrong with it, I don't think.
Deus Vult
If I could walk (I have too much arthritis), I would enjoy this trip with someone, but not to explore religious heritage. Instead, I would go to see how the world's greatest empire has influenced mankind around the world for more than 2,000 years I every aspect of life. How sad it is that so many people don't really understand, you don't have to go on a pilgrimage to meet God. God will meet you where you are. But making these travels, I am sure without a doubt, connects the travellers to ancient history in a most personal way, something I wish I could experience. The Roman Empire conquered the Mediterranean. It's influence conquered the world.
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I love Simon's programmes, but it is a pity he didn't research more about Padre Pio before he filmed, I had to stop watching when he was so suspicious. It won't stop me watching him though, he's a great guy!
After the Compostela Cathedral he was not impressed by the ultra modern church for Padre Pio. I don't blame him.
No entiendo ese idioma.. por favor en castellano.. gracias
What kind of pilgrimage is this? He’s always driving...
A drive-in pilgrimage. It's like in a Fast-Food restaurant but it's religious, instead...
Too many ads! Gee.
Is this modern footage I’m confused since the people dress like the maybe 2003. I don’t want to offend anyone but I just want to know when was this made
Around 2013.
MIT ..,professor too ?
Interesting point that, about Protestant Christianity opposing pilgrimages.
Well, if it doesn´t have intentions associated with faith, then it´s not a real pilgrimage.
Religious pilgrims avoid this guy in order to not be ridiculed.
The goal is Truth and a closer relationship with God ..
Intercession not adoration,we only adore God Father,The Son and the Holy Spirit
that modern "cathedral" looks absolutely atrocious. Can't architects now do any better? shameful.
Hidi vleyam
A journey that has helped you understand the beliefs of a continent, but not a single Eastern Orthodox site in this series.
I wish more people went to church.
More people are starting to use churches since empty churches get used for non-religious things :)
8:15-8:25
So if your child is sick, you pray to God - but - when your child is healthy, you don't ?
... quite hypocritical actually .
I'm Atheist Myself But I've Been To Santiago & To Rome... 2 Beautiful & Awe Inspiring Places... I'd LOVE To Go To Istanbul, The Jewel Of The Orthodox World & Of Course, Jerusalem...
It’s such a shame that people thought that the act of pilgrimage would carry favor with God. Is it a wonder people did this for adventure and novelty? In an age with no tv, internet and illiteracy, pilgrimage would be the trip of a lifetime. I did find the feet washing sweet. Such an act of service borne of love.
Catholic churches do it every Holy Thursday commemorating Jesus washed the disciples feet. It was done to me once in my church, someone came around asking who wanted to participate but most people said No, so I said ok, I will do it. It gave me a very enlighted feeling I can't describe.
Anticlimax gets to heart of Christianity head of Catholic Faith in Europe and gives nothing of the beauty and splendor of the faith and churches ⛪️ in Rome very poor ending
Respect?! He just said Padre Pio was a crook!
While there are many interesting elements of this documentary, Simon is just way too cynical, especially regarding Padre Pio, his church complex, and the Italians who run the site. He obsesses about the economic ramifications of the pilgrimage sites in his documentaries, instead of looking at them as representing genuine religious experiences regardless of the money involved (how are they to remain active if not for donations?). He attempted open-mindedness, but his cynical comments showed his true mindset.
Jesus never went there
Oh I forget that you follow Paul not Jesus
Trying to troll, are we?
This fellow needs to go on a spiritual journey not reporting on it.....give it a more meaningful representation.
This episode seems odd to me. Simon Reeve swings between respect and disrespect: respect of the individuals on pilgrimage and actually judging their beliefs. It was quite inappropriate to call some things "bonkers" and to talk to the camera during a service. Yes, the churches earned money and one can discuss that "tourism bonanza" if one wishes, but not in a service! I thought it inconsistent to praise Rome but criticise Padre Pio's new church (is old age a requirement for respect?) The episode about Canterbury is much less abrasive and inconsistent.
Well, even though he is a lapsed Methodist/Protestant, the hostility towards Rome and its ways are deeply ingrained in his psyche.
I Watch your dacumetry almost all but taday I watched from China li you said buddhisum from India its not True Buddha was born in nepal .you Shall Visit Nepal then Can See self you should stop make fake inframation .
Why is this guy so obsessed with religion?
Forget about Turkey, Dump .
Ffs stop talking about money all the time!
Money is a deity too. It's called Mammon. People try and diminish faith because there is not absolute proof for every detail.
But if you worship or love anything of this world and not a divine being. Not really an atheist, you just worship older deities.
"When I was young, I thought money was the most important thing in the world, now that I am older, I know it is" Oscar Wilde
People will watch anything.
And maybe they will learn something in the process.
The propaganda master..
Having a person of faith would have been far less annoying. I suppose it fulfils the desire of secular folk: to have a religious experience without God. His knowledge of Padre Pio, in particular, is very lacking.
Sebastian Melmoth Never heard of Padra Pio. I have you heard of the norse Gods and the astro religion from North Europe.
this dude is so negative and regard faith as nonsense. then why do you do this kind of video,
why a hardcore athiest do this video?
why this channel can't find someone with faith.
With respect? He takes jabs at faith at every possible moment. When the collection bag is going round, he makes it about greed.
Wealthy westerners doing pilgrimage! What a screwed up world we live in, the poor can't even go on pilgrimage. Sad really.
I've been on many pilgrimages and I'm far from wealthy, though admittinly I am a Westerner.
I am not wealthy, I am working class with a living wage, I save money for vacations. So, I vacation where I want to go, so I have been to Rome, to Compostela, to Avila, St Teresa, to Fatima, to Lourdes. To the Holy Land as well. Oh, and to Guadalupe in Mexico. Money got little to do with it.
I did walk on the Camino and met a young man doing it "mendigo". He would go to restaurants and ask for food in exchange of prayers at Santiago...