Early Christian Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
When did Christianity arrive in Ireland
A
The fourth century AD
2
Q
How did Christianity come to Ireland
A
The Roman Empire spread to Britain and By the fourth century AD Britain was mainly Christian so some Christian’s where probably in Ireland by then
3
Q
What is a monastery
A
A closed religious community for monks to devote themselves to god
4
Q
What is a monk
A
A man who dedicates them self to a religious order and to life in a monastery
5
Q
Name 3 e.g of early Christian Ireland monastery’s
A
Inis Mór(founded by st Enda)
Clonmacnoise(founded by st cíarán)
Clonfert (founded by st brendan)
