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PATHEOS RANKS THE 100 MOST HOLY PLACES ON EARTH

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patheos, the leading online platform for exploring and understanding religion and spirituality, today announced the launch of a multifaith initiative titled "Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth." As part of the initiative, a selection of 10 locations across the world will be unveiled each week over 10 weeks – culminating in the reveal of the top 10 holy places on August 15, 2023. By providing this comprehensive guide to the world's most sacred sites, Patheos aims to help readers of all backgrounds deepen their understanding and respect for religious locations of various faiths and cultures. Each site on the list was chosen by combining a unique algorithm that analyzed multiple data points and rankings from religious scholars and writers from diverse faiths.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patheos , the leading online platform for exploring and understanding religion and spirituality, today announced the launch of a multifaith initiative titled "Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth."
  • As part of the initiative, a selection of 10 locations across the world will be unveiled each week over 10 weeks – culminating in the reveal of the top 10 holy places on August 15, 2023.
  • "We feel that this initiative will redefine how people explore and appreciate the most faith-cherished locations in the world," said Travis Henry, senior director of content at Patheos.
  • "It's wonderful for people to learn about the sacred places that are important to their tradition, but it's valuable as well to see what's sacred to others.