This essay offers a brief reflection on the theme of "sacred waters" in the context of the "pilgrim journey": a remote custom, linked to devotional practices aimed at achieving a state of physical and spiritual health, in a context of mystical abandonment and purification. The scope of the study—limited to the southern Veneto region—highlights the connection between the unique characteristics of the territory, the development of the routes, the architecture of the sanctuaries, and the development of settlements.
Questo saggio propone una breve riflessione sul tema delle «acque sacre» nell’ambito del «cammino pellegrinale»: consuetudine remota, legata a pratiche devozionali finalizzate all’ottenimento di uno stato di salute fisica e spirituale, in un contesto di abbandono mistico e purifcazione. L’ambito di studio – circoscritto all’areale veneto meridionale – evidenzia il legame che insiste tra caratteri originali del territorio, sviluppo dei percorsi, architettura santuariale e sviluppo insediativo.
Milan, A. (2026). Acque sacre / Sacred waters. Siracusa : Lettera Ventidue.
Acque sacre / Sacred waters
Andreina Milan
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
2026
Abstract
This essay offers a brief reflection on the theme of "sacred waters" in the context of the "pilgrim journey": a remote custom, linked to devotional practices aimed at achieving a state of physical and spiritual health, in a context of mystical abandonment and purification. The scope of the study—limited to the southern Veneto region—highlights the connection between the unique characteristics of the territory, the development of the routes, the architecture of the sanctuaries, and the development of settlements.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


