11.   Some pilgrims came from Belarus, Poland and Russia.

12.   The design pilgrims came knocking at the door and were welcomed.

13.   The pilgrims now come only to pray and strengthen their beliefs, Holiday said.

14.   The pilgrims have come home to white banners offering congratulations in Arabic, strings of lights flashing outside their homes and restaurants booked for homecoming parties.

15.   The pilgrims come from as far away as Canada and spend days, weeks, sometimes a year, practicing the craft.

16.   Pilgrims come to Damascus to pray at a tomb they believe holds the head of St. John the Baptist.

17.   Pilgrims have also come from further afield.

18.   Pilgrims come from as far as New Zealand.

19.   Pilgrims come today, as they have since the Middle Ages, to retrace the steps of the holy family.

20.   And still more pilgrims came.