It was believed that the only way to ensure that you were washed of all sin was to embark on a holy journey or to visit a holy place and people of the Middle Ages believed that the more effective way of doing this was to take part on a pilgrimage. People of the middle ages wanted to be washed of all sin and wanted to ensure that they had a place in heaven once they died. The one way that was certain for them to accomplish this was to either visit a holy place of take part in a pilgrimage. The one that was most looked upon for the people of the …show more content…
The images depicts the miracle workings of the Virgin Mary and would have provided hope for those who needed it. Pilgrimages were significant for the people of the middle ages as it provided hope and even clarity. Spiritual rewards, examples to show devotion, penance for sins and insurance for a place in heaven were some of the reasons pilgrims travelled for days to an often far away shrine or holy place. Pilgrimages during the middle Ages held great significance for those who took part. Life for people in the middle ages was filled with devastation disease and