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Irish Celtic Monastic Movement

Description of the Celtic Monasteries in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and the Continent and their influence on Western Civilization.

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In the 12th century Malachy of Armagh (later St. Malachy) became aware of two new monastic orders in France, the Cistercians and the Cannons Regular of St. Augustine and he decided to introduce both orders to Ireland in an effort to reform the old Irish church which, both morally and organizationally, had fallen out of line with much of the rest of Christian Europe. Northern Ireland, County Roscommon, Roscommon Ireland, 17th Century House, Cathedral, Ireland Homes, Best Of Ireland, Castle, Europe

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In the 12th century Malachy of Armagh (later St. Malachy) became aware of two new monastic orders in France, the Cistercians and the Cannons Regular of St. Augustine and he decided to introduce both orders to Ireland in an effort to reform the old Irish church which, both morally and organizationally, had fallen out of line with much of the rest of Christian Europe.

This was to remain the ‘official’ seat of the Bishop of Ossory until the standardization of monastic and church practice with the arrival of the Augustinian Canons in 1200AD who were keen to remove the ‘wayward’ Celtic practices of the Irish monastic system and to keep the church in line with what was happening in the rest of Europe. Scotland Highlands, County Offaly, Norse, Medieval

Saint Kieran’s Holy Well, Seir Kieran

This was to remain the ‘official’ seat of the Bishop of Ossory until the standardization of monastic and church practice with the arrival of the Augustinian Canons in 1200AD who were keen to remove the ‘wayward’ Celtic practices of the Irish monastic system and to keep the church in line with what was happening in the rest of Europe.

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Monasterboice monastic site. Louth, Ireland.

St James Abbey, Bavaria, Germany The monks at St. James's were all Irish or Scottish until 1497, when their number dwindled to one or two. The abbey was then given over to German monks, and in 1506 was united with the Bursfeld Congregation. From 1506–16 Johannes Trithemius was its abbot. In 1547 the whole monastery had died out, and its revenues went to the Bishop of Würzburg. Nature, Fulda, Germany Travel, Bayern, Trips, Wurzburg, Europe Travel, Deutschland, Bavaria Germany

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St James Abbey, Bavaria, Germany The monks at St. James's were all Irish or Scottish until 1497, when their number dwindled to one or two. The abbey was then given over to German monks, and in 1506 was united with the Bursfeld Congregation. From 1506–16 Johannes Trithemius was its abbot. In 1547 the whole monastery had died out, and its revenues went to the Bishop of Würzburg.

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Muireadeach's Cross, Co. Louth located at Monasterboice, said to be the most beautiful in Ireland. Early Celtic monastery mid 6th Century adorned with carved panels. 17.8cm Handcrafted in Irish Turf in County Tyrone. Comes in presentation box.

Gougane Barra (Irish: Guagán Barra, meaning "the rock of Barra")[1] is a settlement, west of Macroom in County Cork, Ireland. The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island. Beautiful, Resim, Saray, Fotografie, Burg, Beautiful Places, Paisajes, Scenery, Beautiful World

Gougane Barra (Irish: Guagán Barra, meaning "the rock of Barra")[1] is a settlement, west of Macroom in County Cork, Ireland. The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island.

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Glendalough in Wicklow. A famous beauty spot, with a high tower and ruined monastery, two lakes and many scenic walks across the mountains.

St. Ruadhán (died 584 AD) mac Fergusa Birn (also kown as Rowan/Ruan and Rodan). Irish Christian abbot who founded the monastery of Lorrha (Lothra, County Tipperary, Ireland), near Terryglass. He was known for his prophesies. After his death, he was venerated as a saint and as one of the "Twelve Apostles of Ireland" who studied at Clonard under the preceptorship of Finnian. Irish Catholic, Ancestral, Irish Men, Twelve Apostles, Ancient

St. Ruadhán (died 584 AD) mac Fergusa Birn (also kown as Rowan/Ruan and Rodan). Irish Christian abbot who founded the monastery of Lorrha (Lothra, County Tipperary, Ireland), near Terryglass. He was known for his prophesies. After his death, he was venerated as a saint and as one of the "Twelve Apostles of Ireland" who studied at Clonard under the preceptorship of Finnian.

Tabernacle Bronzes (Lorrha) (2) by Fergal of Claddagh, via Flickr

St Columba of Terryglass (+552). Monk and disciple of St. Finnian of Clonard. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He is said to have administered the viaticum to Finnian when he was dying because of the plague. He founded the celebrated monastery of Tirdaglas (Tir-da-glasí),or Terryglass in 548. It is said that he visited Tours and brought from there the relics of St. Martin of Tours.

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