Egeria records Jerusalem's worship through Holy Week
About this date: The pilgrimage is commonly placed in 381–384; 384 marks the end of that approximate window, not the date of every observed service.
A pilgrim describes services, processions, readings, and the participation of clergy and people at Jerusalem. Her account follows the movement between places associated with the Passion and resurrection.
Historical context
Egeria records the interaction of sacred geography and the liturgical calendar. She repeatedly explains local practices to readers who are not present with her.
Key points
- Daily worship includes psalmody, readings, and prayer.
- Holy Week observances move among several locations.
- The itinerary distinguishes what the traveler sees from information supplied by guides.
People
- Egeria
Sources and further reading
- Pilgrimage of Egeria
Daily worship and Holy Week; public-domain McClure–Feltoe translation.