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# 33 Visiting Sacred Places (Concession Thirty-Three)
A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who visit, and there devoutly recite an Our Father and the Creed,
1° one of the four Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome, either as part of group making a pilgrimage to the basilica, or at least with the purpose of expressing during the visit filial submission to the Roman Pontiff;
2° a minor basilica a. on the solemnity of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul; b. on the solemnity of its Titular; c. on August 2, the day of the “Portiuncula” indulgence; d. once a year, on a day chosen by the Christian faithful;
3° the cathedral church a. on the solemnity of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, b. on the solemnity of its Titular; c. on the liturgical celebration of the Cathedral of St. Peter, the Apostle; d. on the dedication of the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior; e. on August 2, the day of the “Portiuncula” indulgence;
4° an international, national, or diocesan shrine established by competent authority a. on the solemnity of its Titular; b. once a year, on a day chosen by the Christian faithful; c. as often as they assist in a group pilgrimage visiting the shrine;
5° a parish church a. on the solemnity of its Titular; b. on August 2, the day of the “Portiuncula” indulgence;
6° a church or an altar on the day of its dedication;
7° a church or an oratory of institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life, on the liturgical memorial of their founder.§ 2 § 3 Similarly, a plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who assist in the sacred functions held in any stational church on its designated day; if they merely visit the church devoutly, the indulgence will be partial. A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly visit one of the ancient Christian cemeteries or catacombs.
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