Tro-Breizh
The Tro-Breizh , also Tro-Breiz (Breton; 'Tour through Bretagne') was one of the largest Catholic pilgrimages in Brittany from the 13th to the 16th century . It was also called pardon .
Route and duration of the pilgrimage
The pilgrimage took place annually, lasted a month and led to the cathedrals of the seven oldest episcopal cities in Brittany . It is this
- Saint-Brieuc ,
- Saint-Malo ,
- Dol-de-Bretagne ,
- Vannes ,
- Quimper ,
- Saint-Pol-de-Léon and
- Tréguier .
These places were visited in turn. As a result, over 550 km were covered in around 30 days.
Importance of pilgrimage for Catholics
It was the custom among devout Catholics to take part in Tro-Breizh at least once in their lives. By participating in the pilgrimage, the faithful hope to obtain forgiveness of their sins. The Tro-Breizh was therefore of such great importance for the Catholics that the pilgrimage was made in the coffin even after death if necessary.
Renewal of the custom from 1994
The pilgrimage was revived in 1994. However, the framework conditions have changed. The pilgrimage is now limited each year to a one-week stage in one of the above-mentioned places. The places are visited in turn in August, so that the entire pilgrimage is over after seven years.