Elements of the Irish Experience (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Where did the Desert Fathers live in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD?
Where did the Desert Fathers live in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD?
Egypt, Syria and Palestine
What was St Kevin's dwelling at Glendalough called?
What was St Kevin's dwelling at Glendalough called?
St Kevin's Bed
What did stories say about St Kevin during prayer?
What did stories say about St Kevin during prayer?
Birds nested in his outstretched hand
What is 'white martyrdom' in Irish Christianity?
What is 'white martyrdom' in Irish Christianity?
Dying to self through prayer and sacrifice
Why did Irish Christianity develop the concept of white martyrdom?
Why did Irish Christianity develop the concept of white martyrdom?
No Roman persecution in Ireland
What Celtic structure influenced Irish monastic organisation?
What Celtic structure influenced Irish monastic organisation?
Clan structure
What three main functions did Irish monasteries serve?
What three main functions did Irish monasteries serve?
Learning, worship and healing
When was the Book of Kells created?
When was the Book of Kells created?
c. 800 AD
Who founded Clonmacnoise in 545 AD?
Who founded Clonmacnoise in 545 AD?
St Ciarán
What does 'opus Dei' refer to in monastic life?
What does 'opus Dei' refer to in monastic life?
Daily prayer schedule at fixed times
What does 'Peregrinatio pro Christo' mean?
What does 'Peregrinatio pro Christo' mean?
Exile for Christ
Which abbey did St Columbanus found in Italy in 614 AD?
Which abbey did St Columbanus found in Italy in 614 AD?
Bobbio Abbey
When did the Hiberno-Scottish mission to Europe occur?
When did the Hiberno-Scottish mission to Europe occur?
6th to 8th centuries
Why was Ireland called 'Island of Saints and Scholars'?
Why was Ireland called 'Island of Saints and Scholars'?
Preserved culture and learning in Dark Ages
Where did St Gall establish his abbey in the early 7th century?
Where did St Gall establish his abbey in the early 7th century?
Switzerland