medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Recently, EL Correo Gallego (a local Compostelan
> newspaper) issued a two-page inform on the damages suffered by the
> Pórtico since 1993 (the year of the first "massive tourist attack" to
> the Way of St. James), and states that this touching ritual has
> nothing to do with medieval practices being a 19th century invention.
> But, knowing that the Archbishopric is seriously thinking in abolish
> this practice, this could be propagandistic…
Dear Carlos,
I suspect you are right about that. Many thanks for your thoughtful posting, and
thanks, as well, to all the other listmembers who have provided the, as usual, very
helpful input.
Cheers,
Jim Bugslag
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