- Description: Arthur Blessitt is a unique figure known for carrying a large wooden cross on a pilgrimage around the world. Beginning his journey in 1969, he has traveled to every nation and major island group for religious and spiritual purposes. His mission, driven by his Christian faith, has been to spread a message of love and peace. Blessitt's extraordinary journey, spanning several decades and thousands of miles, has earned him a place in the Guinness World Records for the world's longest ongoing pilgrimage walk
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- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://blessitt.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q325099
Longest ongoing pilgrimage
As of 24 April 2013, the greatest distance claimed for an around the world pilgrimage is 64'752 km (40'235 miles) by Arthur Blessit (USA), who has been walking on a mission since 25 December 1969. He has visited all seven continents, including Artarctica, having traversed 321 nations, island groups and territories carrying a 3.7 m tall (12 feet) wooden cross and preaching from the Bible throughout.
Guinness Book of World Records 2015