A delegation comprising representatives from the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission and state pilgrimage leaders and managers has arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday for a pre-visit in preparation for the main pilgrimage exercise to Rome and Greece in 2023.
As communicated in a statement signed by NCPC Spokesperson Celestine Toruka on Sunday, the purpose of the visit is to explore significant holy sites and inspect hotels intended for use by prospective pilgrims in the upcoming pilgrimage scheduled to commence early next year.
“The delegation is billed to inspect and visit some important Biblical holy sites in Rome and Greece but would spend four nights in Rome before departing for Greece.
“While in Rome, the delegation would visit Mamertine Prison, St.Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, amongst others,” the statement said.
The delegation, led by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam, is set to visit essential Biblical holy sites in Rome and Greece. During the four-night stay in Rome, key locations on the itinerary include Mamertine Prison, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, and Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, among others.
The NCPC choose Rome and Greece as pilgrimage destinations for the December 2023 main pilgrimage exercise was made by the commission and state pilgrimage leaders and managers due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.
