A journey of faith to a holy place: a monastery, the relics of a saint, Jerusalem, Mecca or the tomb of a tzaddik.
În România, marile pelerinaje au loc la hramuri: la moaștele Sfintei Parascheva la Iași (14 octombrie), ale Sfântului Dimitrie la București (27 octombrie), la Nicula (Adormirea Maicii Domnului) sau la Șumuleu Ciuc, pelerinajul catolic de Rusalii.
Pentru musulmani, pelerinajul la Mecca (hagialâcul) este una dintre cele cinci obligații de bază ale credinței; pentru evrei, se fac pelerinaje la mormintele unor rabini celebri.
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- AdhanThe call to prayer recited by the muezzin five times a day.
- AkathistA hymn of praise and supplication to Christ, the Mother of God or a saint, said standing.
- All-night vigilThe long night service on the eve of great feasts and patronal days, combining Vespers and Matins.
- BaptismThe rite of entry into the Church, by immersion in water or pouring, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Bar MitzvahThe coming of age at which a Jewish boy (13) or girl (12) becomes responsible for the commandments.
- Believer's baptismBaptism given to those who profess faith themselves, rather than infants, by full immersion.