Romeiro

A Romeiro (Portuguese for "pilgrim") is a person who undertakes a pilgrimage, typically to a religious shrine or holy site. The term is most commonly associated with pilgrimages within the Portuguese-speaking world, particularly to locations like Fátima in Portugal, or to other sites recognized for their religious significance within Catholicism or other faiths present in those regions. The motivations for becoming a Romeiro can vary widely, encompassing religious devotion, penance, seeking blessings, fulfilling a vow, or simply experiencing spiritual renewal. The journey itself often involves hardship and sacrifice, contributing to the pilgrim's spiritual experience. The term can also, in a broader sense, refer to anyone making a pilgrimage, regardless of their origin or destination.