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Monasticism in Ireland: Old, New, and Renewed

The early Middle Ages rightly can be called the Age of the Monks and the title fits in Ireland even more than anywhere else. Ancient Ireland did not have cities and, with its tribal organization, the monastery served as a central place of prayer, learning, and social organization. Over time, Read more…

By Jared Staudt, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2019 ago
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