Why Rita?: devotional Practice and Pilgrimage Intent Towards A Medieval Italian Saint In Central Dublin

Devotion to iconic religious figures, though being as old as Christianity itself. Furthermore, it can range from being deeply personal and intense (Kasten, 2014; Mayblin, 2014; Ganzevoort, 2008; Jansen & Kuhl, 2008; Ghezzi, 2007; Martin, 2006; Ellsberg, 2006), to superficially tangential and eph...

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Main Author: Kiely, Tony (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dublin Institute of Technology [2016]
In: The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
Year: 2016, Volume: 4, Issue: 4, Pages: 86-100
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Rita of Cascia 1371-1447 / Dublin / Saints / Pilgrimage / Motivation
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
CD Christianity and Culture
CH Christianity and Society
KBF British Isles
Further subjects:B socio psychological tourism
B St. Rita of Cascia
B pilgrimage satisfaction
B pilgrimage motivation
B devotional intent
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