Verses, Prayers and Pictures

The following are a selection of short verses and prayers, some from the Celtic original, some modern, along with photos taken on and around Iona.

Verse 1 - Irish 8th/9th century, photo of the Abbey at sunset

Verse 2 - Irish 12th century, photo of sunrise from the Abbey

Verse 3 - Irish 12th century, photo of sunset over the Machair

Verse 4 - sunrise and St Martin's cross

Verse 5 - sunrise with Abbey and cross

Verse 6 - The Wish of Manchán of Liath - Irish 10th century poetic description of an ideal monastery

 

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