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Coastal Pilgrims
For Pilgrims heading towards Nidaros (Trondheim), the sea was the most common thoroughfare in the Middle Ages. Now this Coastal Pilgrimage is re-launched for modern Pilgrims. The leg between the islands of Selja /(Stad) and Giske is named ”Sunnmoersleia”. The summer of 2015 saw the first organized , modern Pilgrimage from Borgund in Aalesund to Selje Monastery, and the route goes through seven coastal municipalities: Aalesund, Giske, Hareid, Ulstein, Herøy, Sande and Vanylven.

The main means of transport are different types of boats, and every day there are also walks of varying lenghts.

The goal for this summer’ s Pilgrimage  is Seljumannamessa , the annual commemoration of the birth of Christianity in Norway, at Selje Monastery on Sunday the 2nd of July.

Summer of 2017: Sunnmoersleia to Selja

An exciting Pilgrimage crossing hills and fjords to Seljumannamessa at Selje Monastery!

The starting point is the 900 year old Marble Church at Giske west of Aalesund. On the route southwards to Selja we walk in varied landscapes and travel by both traditional and modern vessels. The route goes through the coastal municipalities of Giske, Aalesund, Hareid, Ulstein, Herøy, Sande, Vanylven and Selje.

On our way we will be visiting old churches and places of cultural importance.  Whilst walking, there will be time for talking to fellow pilgrims, but also time for prayer and silence.

The standard of accomodation is varied.

Daily baggage transfers.

Time: June 27 to July 2
Price: NOK  5 000
Guides: Vicar at Giske, Geir Sakseid, and Church Warden at Sande, Inghild Remøy
Registration Deadline:  May 1 10-18 participants

Registration by mail to Geir Sakseid, gesa@giske.kommune.no / SMS to +47 913 25 568.

More information to follow.