A PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE & ROME
A pilgrimage is a journey to sacred places in order to
deepen our faith through prayer and experiences.
These experiences lead us closer to God who leads us
along the paths of new discovery to deepen our
relationship with Christ.
You are invited to join Fr. Richard Sunwoo and
Dr. Dale Sieverding, as we journey together as a
community of faith to visit the origins of Christianity in
Greece and Rome.
THE GIFT OF THE JUBILEE HOLY YEAR
In the book of Leviticus, a Jubilee year is mentioned to
occur every fiftieth year, in which slaves and prisoners
would be freed, debts would be forgiven and the
mercies of God would be particularly manifest. In
Christian tradition, the concept of a Jubilee year dates
back to 1300 a.d when Pope Boniface VIII convoked a
holy year. Subsequently, a holy year has been
celebrated every 25 or 50 years, with extraordinary
jubilees in addition, depending on need. It usually
involves a pilgrimage to a sacred site, normally the city
of Rome. This Holy Year is declared a “Year of Mercy”
by Pope Francis, and we enter into this pilgrimage, on a
journey to discover the rich mercy of God.
ITINERARY
Join St. Monica Catholic Community as we walk
$4,595
IN THE FOOTSTEPS
OF SAINTS PETER
AND PAUL
land package, based on double occupancy
Single supplement available for additional cost
Thessaloniki - Athens - Rome
April 11-21, 2016
April 11 -21, 2016
Includes:
Thessaloniki, Philippi,
Kavala, Meteora, Thermopylae, Athens, Corinth,
Rome,
Vatican City, Major basilicas, and
visit to the Community of Sant’Egidio
And participation in other Holy Year Events as
available.
What is Included:
• 10 nights in our selected 4 ****hotel
• All internal transfers
• Airline tickets from Athens to Rome
• Certified local English speaking guides
• Daily Breakfast
• 6 Lunches
• 5 Dinners
• Local taxes
• Memories for a lifetime
For the complete itinerary, please visit:
www.escape-artists.com/tours/spiritual/
How to Reserve Space
This sacred journey is limited to 35
participants. Reserve your space now
by mailing a $350 deposit to:
Rev. Richard Sunwoo
Associate Pastor
Escape Artists
410 S. Barrington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.850.4683
,
Dr. Dale Sieverding
Director of Music & Liturgy
Note: Make check payable to Escape-Artists
Airfare LA-Thessaloniki, Rome – LA not
included in price
(Negotiated group rate available)
Our pilgrimage starts in the land of St. Paul with visits
to several of the locales where he preached the gospel
and developed the theology of Christianity that spurred
the growth of the church to Rome and beyond “to the
ends of the earth.” In this Holy Year of Mercy
proclaimed by Pope Francis, We invite you to join us
for a journey in the footsteps of St. Paul and St. Peter,
to experience the origins.
Rev. Richard Sunwoo
Associate Pastor
Dr. Dale Sieverding
,
Director of Music & Liturgy
St. Monica Catholic Church, Santa Monica, CA 90403
WHO WE ARE
Escape Artists is a team of international Italian
travel specialists who tailor authentic, unique,
and stress free escapes.
Together we explore every opportunity to create
unforgettable moments as you become
a visitor in a period of time.
Dedicated to providing the highest quality
services, personally selected hotels, and hand
picked English speaking guides.
Committed to feel the spirit of each place,
whether you are looking for cultural, religious,
enogastronomic, or heritage tours.
www.escape-artists.com
MEET THE TEAM
PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS
The earliest Christian writings preserved in the Scriptures are from the Apostle Paul. His writings date from the early 50’s AD and
pre-date the earliest Gospel of Mark by some 10-15 years. His first epistle that we have preserved was written to the community at
Thessaloniki, reminding them of the great gift of life promised them by the Lord, to not lose heart as the community waited in joyful
hope for the return of the Lord. Paul had visited the community of Thessaloniki, and wrote back to them after he had moved on to
Athens and Corinth.
The journey in Rome continues with visits to the major basilicas, Vatican City, the Sistine chapel and more. We’ll also participate in
special event for the Holy Year of Mercy. A special visit to the Community of St. Egidio will allow us to see how a local community in
Rome befriends the poor and works locally and globally to create a more peaceful world.
GREECE
Philippi: Paul baptized Lydia
Kavala: House Mohamed, & Aqueduct.
Thessaloniki: White Tower & Archaeological Museum
Canal to Corinth:Paul lived and worked.
Vergina: UNESCO Gold of Macedons
Meteora: UNESCO clifftop monastery town
Athens: Acropolis, Pantheon
The Pantheon
Meteora
Sistine Chapel
St Paul Outside the Walls
Pope Francis
The Holy Doors
Elizabeth Condelli
Founder/Design Director
Elizabeth has been a parishioner of
St. Monica since 1963. She is
honored to be part of this sacred
journey and looks forward to a
merciful Jubilee Year.
Letizia Sinisi
Cultural Designer/Rome
Letizia is our eyes and ears in Rome,
especially when it comes to the
Pope’s calendar. We are sure to have
the latest on the special events for the
upcoming year.
Nani Bush
Tour Leader/Greece/Rome
Nani is the newest member of the
Escape Artists team. She will
accompany our group from Los
Angeles and remain with us for the
duration of the pilgrimage.
ROME
Major Basilicas of Rome: Ss John Lateran, Paul Outside the
Walls, Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Peter’s
Vatican City: Scavi, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Papal
Mass in St.Peter’s Basilica
Trastevere: Community of Saint Egidio,
Options: Hadrian’s Villa, Castelli, Testaccio, Appian Way,
Catacombs, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Cooking class
JUBILEE
Pope Frances has designated 2016 as the Jubilee Year of
Mercy. Pope Francis will start the year by opening the Holy
Doors to welcome the pilgrims. Our visits to the major
basilicas will allow us to walk through the Holy Year Doors.
“I am the gate. Whoever enters through me, he will be safe.
He will out in and out and find pasture.” John 10:9