Returning2Jorsal – A Peace Journey

Returning to Jorsal

summer of 2024 – 30th of May to 3rd of August

In 2024 we set sail from Norway to Israel on a ship called the Christian Radich, bringing a Letter of Thanksgiving for the heritage that has blessed our nation for a thousand years.

The Vision

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We will embark to sail the same route as did King Sigurd Jorsalfare and his 60 ships with 6000 men in AD 1108-1110.

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Bergen – Moster – London

This epic adventure starts on 30th May where Sigurd Jorsalfar started his own, in the harbor in the city of Bergen.

London – Santiago de Compostela

On the morning of 11th June we sail down the Thames, enjoying the fantastic British landscape.

Santiago de Compostela – Lisbon

21th June we will cruise from Villa Garcia de Arousa along the spectacular coastline of Spain and Portugal.

Lisbon – Ibiza

We depart from the port of Lisbon early on 28th June and begin our journey by passing beneath the ‘25 de Abril’ bridge.

Ibiza – Palermo

Following 3 days of sand and sun set sail on 7th July to in the direction of the rising sun – eastwards.

Palermo – Limassol

On the morning of 16th of July we’ll set sail southwards again, in the wake of Paul, the carrier of the Gospel to the Gentiles.

Limassol – Haifa – Jerusalem

Now for the grand finale as we complete our mission! It will take no more than 24 hours to sail from Cyprus to Haifa.

A new generation

King Sigurd was only eighteen years old when he went on this journey, and together with him were an army of young people. Likewise, we want to send out a younger generation of visionaries, with a common wish to make the world a better place as God’s ambassadors for good.

The Ship

The SS Christian Radich is one of three Norwegian school ships, built for training sailors for the Norwegian merchant navy. The ship is viewed by many as one of the world’s most beautiful tall ships. It has a capacity of 75 passengers.

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Good deeds

As young ambassadors for good, we will seek to bless the port cities on our way to Israel with good deeds.

For this reason, we will partner with organisations such as Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and collaborate with local churches. In each of these European cities, we plan to share the peaceful message of the gospel and bring a practical demonstration of blessing.

The journey

The journey from Bergen to Haifa is estimated to be about 2 months, with stops in 7 harbours on the way. The travel route mostly follows the historical route that King Sigurd took:

The first stop is in Moster in Norway, followed by London (England), Santiago (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), whereat we enter the Mediterranean and on to Ibiza (Spain), Palermo, Sicily (Italy), Limassol (Cyprus) and finally to Haifa (Israel). From Haifa, we travel to Jerusalem.

Support

Returning to Jorsal 2024

To make this journey possible, we need your help to finance it. If this is something you want to donate to, you can give using these payment methods.

Donate by Vipps

Vipps: #810466

Donate by Card

Coming soon! For now, please consider one of the other possibilities to make a donation.

Crowdfunding

Donate by Bank Transfer

Norway

3626.32.36089

International

IBAN: NO3636263236089
BIC/SWIFT: SPAVNOBB

Account Holder: Jorsalfarere
Address: Bergen, Norway

Our Partners

Through our partner program, we are inviting churches and organisations to help us realise this amazing voyage. Commercial sponsors are also contributing with much needed funding. Without their involvement and support, this project would be impossible.

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