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The Accidental Pilgrim
Germany is not the first place an Orthodox Christian thinks to go when they imagine their ideal pilgrimage. Few places feel more concretely Western than Germany. So what could the purpose of taking an Orthodox pilgrimage to this country be? It turns out there are many, and I will be posting more in the days to come…
Thoughts On My Pilgrimage to Britain
We travel for many different reasons:entertainment, education, curiosity, interest in history or geography or archeology or art, or seeking after some personal development such
Pilgrimage Story: Christ in My Heart
Date: September 22, 2023 Summary: A personal reflection describing a transformative pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Orthodox Tours, led by Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky,
After a Pilgrimage – Mary Mine
Date: June 22, 2023 Summary: A reflective account of a 16-day Orthodox pilgrimage, led by Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky, exploring the transformative impact of traveling
OAJ Tour of the Balkans Led by Andrew Gould
Date: February 2, 2023 Summary: Announcement of a 2023 art and architecture tour of the Balkans, organized by Orthodox Arts Journal in collaboration with
Fresh from a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Date: June/July 2019 (specific day not listed; issue dated June/July 2019) A parishioner shares personal reflections after a recent group pilgrimage to the Holy
Podcast Interview – Everyday Orthodox
Meet Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky Date: Sunday, Dec 1, 2019 Fr. Ilya fell in love with pilgrimage and has found a way to live the
Pilgrimage in the Holy Land – Jacob’s Well
Date: Fall 2018 A pilgrim recounts a memorable journey through the Holy Land, guided by Archbishop Michael and Archpriest Ilya Gotlinsky, during the Feast
Russia Pilgrimage Reflections – St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church
Date: July 12, 2017 Parishioners reflect on their 2017 pilgrimage to Russia, co-led by Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky, expressing gratitude and describing the spiritual and
The Way of a Northern Pilgrim: Some Thoughts on Christian Pilgrimage Today
Author: Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky explores the ancient roots and enduring value of pilgrimage in Christian life, tracing its origins from Greco-Roman
Third Sermon for the Pilgrim: a Balkan Journey
By Mary Lowell on August 4, 2014 I have survived three pilgrimages with Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky, leader of Orthodox Tours. Each one has been a sermon. My journey
Testimonials
Dear Fr. Ilya, I really enjoyed the trip and am just now starting to digest all we saw and did. I am ever amazed at the opportunity you gave us to visit places and see things that a regular tourist would never have been able to. I am in awe of the doors opened to us!
Janet Harrer
CA, USA
Thanks for your guidance and patience on the trip. It was a great experience and you have won us over into the Russophile camp (although, I always had a week spot for Russia and its history, I never thought I would actually one day see the land and its people). We had a great time and will visit Russia again.
Kai and Teresia Lerche
British Columbia, Canada
Dear Fr Ilya THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU – it was a fantastic trip. I keep wanting to pinch myself and wake up from a kind of wonderful Aurora-like dreaminess: “did I really visit all those amazing places and drink in all the beauty, sacredness, Russian atmosphere in general?!” The trip was all and more than I had expected. It was also so good to finally meet you. You are in my prayers.
Marianna Case-Colyer
Wales, UK