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Celts to the Creche: John O’Donohue of Ireland
Celts to the Crèche Day 16 November 30 John O’Donohue of Ireland January 1, 1956-January 4, 2008 On this 16th day of journeying with the Celts to the Crèche, we join up with … Continue reading
Celts to the Creche: A Band of Brothers, Cedd, Chad, Cynibil, and Caelin
St. Cedd of Lastingham. icon from orthodoxengland.org. uk St. Chad of Lichfield from orthodoxengland.org.uk Celts to the Crèche Day 15 November 29 A Band of Brothers: Sts. Cedd, Chad, Cynibil, and Caelin 7th c. On the 15th day of our … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Ita of Ireland
Celts to the Crèche Day 13 November 27 St. Ita of Killeedy, Ireland c 480-c570 AD On this 13th day of the Celts to the Crèche we meet ST. ITA OF KILLEEDY, IRELAND (St. Íte). St. Ita is considered to be the … Continue reading
Celts to the Crèche: St. Brigid of Kildare
Celts to the Crèche Day 5 November 19 St. Brigid of Kildare c 452-523/525 AD On this 5th day of Advent on our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet Saint Brigid/Brigit, Bridget, Bride, an early Irish saint who … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Columbanus
Celts to the Crèche Day 8 November 22 St. Columbanus c543 AD-November 21, 615 AD On this 8th day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, let us visit with St. Columbanus, one of the early Irish monks … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Fursey
Celts to the Crèche Day 10 November 24 St. Fursey c597-January 16, 649 AD On our 10th day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet St. Fursey (Fursa, Fursei, Furseus) who was the first recorded Irish missionary … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Theodechilde of Jouarre
Theodechilde with her church in her left hand and her staff in her right hand. Both of these symbols denoting her being the spiritual head of this Abbey. Celts to the Crèche: Day 36 December 20 Abbess Theodechilde of Jouarre … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Werburga of Chester
Icon of St. Werburga of Chester from the parish of St Elisabeth the New Martyr, Wallasey Celts to the Crèche Abbess Werburga of Chester c 630-February 3, 699 AD On this 32nd day of our journey with the Celts to … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
Celts to the Crèche Day 6 November 20 St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne c634-March 20, 687 AD On this 6th day of our Advent pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we join St. Cuthbert who was the much loved 7thc. Bishop of … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Non of Wales
Celts to the Crèche Day 31 December 15 St. Non of Wales Died about March 2, 589AD On this 31st day of our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet St. Non, whose name means “nun.” She … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Columba of Iona
Stained Glass in Iona Abbey of St. Columba (Columcille) of Iona. photo by Harvey Warren Celts to the Crèche Day 4 November 18 St. Columba of Iona 7 December 521 – 9 June 597 On the 4th day our … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Hereswith
St. Hereswith Celts to the Crèche: Day 3 November 17 St. Hereswith c612 – September 3, c680/690AD On this 3rd day of our Advent journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we pilgrimage with St. Hereswith, perhaps even dancing with abandon … Continue reading
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Celts to the Creche: St. Aidan of Lindisfarne
St. Aidan of Lindisfarne statue near St. Mary’s Church, Lindisfarne. photo Dig Ventures … Continue reading
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