From Belfast-
It is a problem St Joseph of Arimathea would not have had to think about, but soaring petrol prices are being blamed for the cancellation of one of the country's most well-known pilgrimages.
For centuries Glastonbury in Somerset has been one of Britain's most prominent religious sites, attracting thousands of pilgrims.
But this year, organisers of the official annual Anglican pilgrimage, which began in 1924, say it has been cancelled due to the financial strain it would have placed on pilgrims.
According to legend, Joseph of Arimathea, the uncle of the Virgin Mary, visited the site and even brought Jesus Christ to Somerset when he was a young boy.
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http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/glastonbury-pilgrimage-cancelled-15142346.html#ixzz1JUpTp6UI
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