What Makes it a Holy Year?

[Jen Seeler]

I believe a Holy Year is one in which July 25 falls on a Sunday as in 2004.  July 25 is the Saints Day for ST. James.  

Pilgrims who complete the walk the last 100 kilometers into Santiago de Compostela, or ride a horse that distance, or ride a bicycle 200 km, receive a Compostelana which guarantees no time in purgatory.  In other than holy years, completing those distances earns the pilgrim a certificate guaranteeing half off their time in purgatory.  .   
    jean seeler     jeandaveamindspring.com
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  From: Gene Silva <ejsilvaaSWBELL.NET>
  To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
  Date: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:16 PM
  Subject: Re: the numbers



    Ali wrote:

    By the way, what makes one year "Holy?"  Is it because the Pope designates it.  
    I am not Catholic, but certainly appreciate that faith.  Alison, Spokane, WA. USA


    Ali:

    A full explanation (perhaps more than you want to know) can be found at
    http://www.Vatican.va/jubilee_2000/docs/documents/ju_documents_17-feb-1997_history_en.html. 
    The so called Jacobean Holy Year is a misnomer and quite limited it its scope 
    although recognized under canon law if declared in the appropriate fashion.

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    Gene Silva

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