St. Theneva of Glasgow, Mother of Saint Kentigern Mungo(Dwynwen, Thaney, Thenaw, Thenog, Thenova) 7th Century Saint. Theneva was a British princess and the daughter of Lothus, a British prince (from whom the province of Lothian was called). She was tossed down a cliff after it was revealed she had conceived out of wedlock,unharmed at the…
Day: 18 July 2021
Saints of the Day 17 July
Celtic Saints were referred to as “Peregrinari Pro Christ” (English: Pilgrims for Christ) and called their peregrinations, the “White Martyrdom”. St. Cynllo of Wales Saint Cynllo is a British saint, who lived in the late 5th and early 6th centuries, generally described as a brother of Saint Teilo. Cynllo was known for “…the sanctity of…
Celtic Christianity – an overview
Part of a series on Celtic Christianity Historical overview Christianity in CornwallChristianity in IrelandCatholic Church in Ireland Early Christian Ireland Christianity in Roman Britain Religion in Scotland Christianity in Medieval Scotland Hiberno-Scottish mission Religion in Wales Features Celtic Rite Celtic mass Celtic chant Insular art Culdee Papar Cornish saints Irish saints Welsh saints Early leaders BrendanBrigit of…