16 July 2014, Russia Today RT
The Velikoretsky Procession of the Cross; the oldest, longest and by far the biggest of many in Russia. 40,000 pilgrims from all over country walk 160 kilometers for 5 days following the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonder-worker. We meet some of the Orthodox devotees and delve into what motivates them to take part in this challenging and demanding pilgrimage.
Source: RT Documentary: Sacred Road
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