Horodyskyi Y. Geospatial organization of pilgrimage in the Lviv region.

The scientific research is devoted to the geospatial features of pilgrimage organization in Lviv region, the analysis of the denominational situation, the study and grade assessment of the resources of pilgrimage, the development of scientific and practical recommendations on the development of pilgrimage, the introduction of new pilgrimage and informative routes. The history of the pilgrimage development is briefly outlined, pilgrimage sites of Lviv region have been grouped according to the date of appearance or the first mention. The emphasis is placed on the analysis of the denominational situation in the region and its spatial characteristics. The analysis of the administrative and territorial structure of denominations and its influence on the pilgrimage has been made, the main organizers of the pilgrimage at various managerial levels has been carried out. Classification of pilgrimage sites in Lviv region has been carried out, pilgrim clusters, pilgrim centers, knots and locations have been distinguished. The features of the location of sacred places and resources in the Lviv region are elucidated. Mapping of the most famous pilgrimage sites has been made, pilgrimage resources have been investigated by regions and cities of regional significance. The problems of the development of pilgrimage infrastructure and the pilgrimage in Lviv region are analyzed. Based on a grade assessment of the sacred sites, where miraculous icons and relics of saints and the blessed of the Christian creed are kept and healing springs are located, pilgrimages with a developed and poorly developed pilgrimage infrastructure are singled out.