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Why is the journey called a " Pilgrimage"

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pilgrimage is a search of moral or spiritual significance.
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"Pilgrimage" was a movement of great importance for the medieval people in the Middle Ages. It was a journey in direction to a sacred shrine out of faith where people from different social status had the opportunity to interact in harmony. Geoffrey Chaucer portrayed the pilgrims in his "Canterbury Tales" who told fascinating stories whilst they were on their way to the holy place.

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