HH made that decision to garner favor with the muslims, in my opinion. Through Ikons I commune with the saints so they are more useful to me in that sense than visiting a place.
In terms of the benefits of visiting Jerusalem, I agree, that they are not that great. As for whatever reason HH had for prohibiting Jerusalem pilgrimages, the reasons are many. None which I ascribe too, and none which need be any case for excommunication.
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