Early Christian Ireland Flashcards
Where did the Celts arrive from
They arrived from modern day Austria and Switzerland
What religion were Celts
They were pagans
Who was palladius?
Palladius was the first bishop sent to Ireland o spread Christianity (although he failed)
Who was the most famous bishop who was sent to Ireland
St. Patrick
When did st. Patrick return to Ireland to spread christianity
Between 432 and 461 AD
Who were the Christian’s who choose to live apart from the rest of society and where did they live
Monks are men who dedicate their lives to to a religious order. They lived in monasteries
Where was the first Irish monastery found and who found it
Inis mór was the first Irish monastery found by St. Enda around 500 AD
Name 4 monasteries
Skellig Michael
Inis Mór
Clonmacnoise
Clonfert
Kells
Glendalough
What were beehive huts
They were small beehive shaped huts made out of stone where monks slept.
What is an oratory
A church made of wood or stone where monk prayed or attended mass
What is a scriptorium
A scriptorium is where monks wrote beautiful, detailed manuscripts of scenes from the bible by hand
What is a refractory
A refractory is where the monks ate their meals
What is a round tower
A round tower has was a safe place for people and treasures in case of an attack
What is a guest house
Guest Ouse were places o stay for travelers or tradespeople
Name three Celtic works of art
The book of kells
The Ardagh chalice
The cross of cong
Bells of St. Patrick
