The idea of “religious ritual” may conjure up images of poorly lit spaces, olfactory memories of burning incense, or sounds of chants or hymns. Experiencing a ritual’s symbols for beliefs and the accompanying emotions allows individuals to experience transformation, another major function of religious rituals. Nurses benefit from knowing about religious rituals for two reasons. First, the religious patient will be engaging in these rituals. Second, nurses can support patients who no longer can participate in their usual religious rituals to create religious rituals appropriate and meaningful during health challenges. The goal for many pilgrims is healing, although often a pilgrimage is made simply because it is a religious obligation or search to encounter the holy. Pilgrims may also need to be reminded to continue their usual medications and be educated about when to self-medicate.