PILGRIMS will flock to Dunfermline this Sunday for the return of the St Margaret Pilgrimage.
The event has a rich history in Dunfermline and is back on after a break of three years due to Covid.
Archbishop Leo Cushley, of St Andrews & Edinburgh Archdiocese, said: "The pilgrimage is a chance to give thanks to God for the wonderful example of St Margaret, whose life of faith, charity and leadership continues to inspire people today.
"It's always special for us to gather together where she lived and did the works of piety that have become renowned across the centuries.”
The event, which will not include a procession this year, is ecumenical and features a service for all Christians at Dunfermline Abbey at 12.30pm. At 1pm, pilgrims will gather at the tomb of St Margaret at the Abbey for prayers.
Guests will include Provost of Fife Jim Leishman and The Right Rev Dr Rev Iain Greenshields, the former Moderator of the Church of Scotland who is minister at St Margaret's Church in Touch, Dunfermline.
Also attending is Rev Mary Ann Rennie, minister of Dunfermline Abbey, and László Kálmán, the Consul General of Hungary, the country where St Margaret was born.
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Mass at St Margaret’s Memorial Church at 2.30pm.
Pupils from Holy Name Primary in Oakley, St Margaret's Primary and St Columba's High will contribute to the Mass.
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