Different faiths emerged with the rise of the city's port

The Merseyside Council of Faiths' was touring the city's major sites of worship as part of preparations for the major celebration Faith in One City 2004.

Starting at the city's Anglican Cathedral, the walk covered six miles and took in the likes of the Prince's Road synagogue, the Ar-Rahma Mosque, and the Ullet Road Unitarian Church.

The event is not only designed to raise the profile of the faith celebrations next year, but contribute to the build up for the Capital of Culture events in 2008.

Wally Brown, co-ordinator of Faith in One City, said: "Liverpool is an example of religious tolerance and co-existence between a multitude of faiths and cultures, and the Walk of Faith is a symbol of these strong links.

'Integral role'

"It gives us the chance to celebrate our diverse religious communities."

The Right Reverend Rupert Hoare said he was "delighted" that the city's diverse religious communities are working together.

''Liverpool's religious communities have an integral role to play in the city's life, and the Capital of Culture celebrations," he said.

"The Walk of Faith will allow us to give thanks for the valuable contributions made by all our diverse faith groups."

The walk finished at the Metropolitan Cathedral, where the Council of Faiths were joined by congregations of different faiths to parade along Hope Street back to the Anglican Cathedral.