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The roots of saint set jetting trace back to traditional Catholic pilgrimages, which have drawn the faithful to saints' tombs and relics since the early Church. However, the modern, location-specific variant draws inspiration from secular trends like set jetting, which surged in the 2010s with films such as ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' boosting tourism to New Zealand. | The roots of saint set jetting trace back to traditional Catholic pilgrimages, which have drawn the faithful to saints' tombs and relics since the early Church. However, the modern, location-specific variant draws inspiration from secular trends like set jetting, which surged in the 2010s with films such as ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' boosting tourism to New Zealand. | ||
In a Catholic context, it echoes the "little way" of saints like [[Thérèse of Lisieux]], who emphasized holiness in ordinary moments.The term "saint set jetting" was coined informally in online Catholic forums around 2020, amid a post-pandemic revival of domestic travel and virtual saint studies. By 2025, it had inspired guided tours, podcasts, and apps mapping "sacramental footprints"—sites linked to milestones like First Communion or Confirmation. A pivotal example is the 1976 blessing of a Parkfairfax apartment in Alexandria, Virginia, by then-Cardinal [[Karol Wojtyła]] (later [[Pope John Paul II]]), which has become a touchstone for American enthusiasts seeking transatlantic ties to Polish heritage. | |||
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