Wisdom School Pilgrimages

The Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s occasionally offers pilgrimage experiences designed to present a range of touchstones—points of connection, locally, regionally and globally—trusting that we all have opportunities to discern what sort of travel as pilgrim makes sense at a particular time in our spiritual journey. This is transformative work—experiential, mystical, and incarnational—drawing on ancient wisdom and innovative design. It is the experience of finding one’s resurrected self and finding union in Christ and community, so that the transformative conversion of life that flows from the effort may be a gift that nourishes the soul.

Upcoming Opportunities

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Following in the Footsteps of Paul—A Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey

OCTOBER 8–19, 2026

UPDATE (November 2025): The pilgrimage is currently AT CAPACITY, but contact Dean Thomason to put your name on a wait list in case of cancelations.

Early registration discount ends: December 31, 2025

Registration closes: April 1, 2026

Full payment due: July 1, 2026

Leader: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason 

Greece has often been called the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Western Civilization. It, together with Turkey, is also the earliest home of Christianity outside of the Palestine/Israel. Led by The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason and local archaeological guides on the ground, this 12-day pilgrimage traces the footsteps of Paul in Greece and Turkey as he engaged the early Christian communities there. Our journey will take us to the well-preserved ruins of Athens, Corinth, Philippi, and Thessaloniki in Greece. Along the way, you'll marvel at the byzantine monasteries perched on the cliffs of Meteora. In Turkey, we'll visit Smyrna and Pergamum, two of the churches to whom Revelation was written to encourage them during troubled times. On our last full day we'll explore Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Letter to the Ephesians is a remarkable witness to Paul's courage and encouragement to the beleaguered Church. Note: Our schedule may be adjusted based on guide availability.

Full details, including itinerary and cost, can be found in this brochure.

Register to participate at progressivepilgrimage.com/saintmarkscathedral

For more information, contact Dean Thomason.