Iona. Etymology[edit] The Hebrides have been occupied by the speakers of several languages since the Iron Age, and as a result many of the names of these islands have more than one possible meaning.[6] Nonetheless few, if any, can have accumulated so many different names over the centuries as the island now known in English as "Iona". The earliest forms of the name enabled place-name scholar William J. Watson to show that the name originally meant something like "yew-place".[7] The element Ivo-, denoting "yew", occurs in Ogham inscriptions (Iva-cattos [genitive], Iva-geni [genitive]) and in Gaulish names (Ivo-rix, Ivo-magus) and may form the basis of early Gaelic names like Eogan (ogham: Ivo-genos).[8] It is possible that the name is related to the mythological figure, Fer hÍ mac Eogabail, foster-son of Manannan, the forename meaning "man of the yew".[9] Folk etymology[edit] Geography[edit] Iona lies about 2 kilometres (1 mi) from the coast of Mull.
The main settlement, located at St. Iona Heritage Centre - Isle Of Iona. Iona Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland. Iona is an enchanting, magical, and very special place. Today some 140,000 people make their way here each year. In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who have been coming to Iona since not long after St Columba's arrival in AD563: and of tourists who have been visiting for over three hundred years since Martin Martin published his guide to the Hebrides in 1703. Samuel Johnson visited Iona in 1773 and commented: "That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the ruins of Iona". Iona is a small island some 3½ miles long and, at its widest, 1½ miles wide. It is aligned approximately north east to south west, and lies just under a mile off the south western tip of Mull.
It is geologically distinct from its larger neighbour, and what you find is a generally low lying island with a rocky spine that rises to a high point of 100m: and a selection of lovely white beaches. Iona - Britons, Gaels, Picts and Vikings. In AD 563, an Irish monk named Columba and twelve followers set up a church and monastery on the Isle of Iona in the Inner Hebrides.
Iona may have been a sacred isle in pre-Christian times. It was on the sea route between Ireland and the West of Scotland. Iona became a training centre for monks, who lived in small beehive-shaped stone huts, where they had solitude for prayer and could follow their vows of obedience and poverty. The island became a major pilgrimage centre, a ‘cradle of Christianity’, and a sacred place where Gaelic, Irish and Norwegian kings were buried. It became known as ‘I Chaluim Chille’ - the Isle of Colm Cille - Columba’s Island. Many scholars believe that the Book of Kells was created, or at least begun, in Iona’s scriptorium during the 8th century. From AD 794 onwards its monastic treasures were plundered by successive Viking raids. The present Iona Abbey, built by the Benedictines, was restored in the 20th century and is an active place of worship. Iona - Home. About IONA - IONA. Formed in 1989, IONA take their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland.
From the beginning, their aim has been to write spiritual, atmospheric, yet uplifting music that would stir the emotions, weaving complex patterns that echo the intricate knot work of the great Celtic artists. Often inspired by the great figures of the Celtic Golden Age such as Columba, Aidan, Brendan and Patrick, IONA's music is as timeless as the message that reaches out to us across the centuries. Uniquely combining rock / folk / progressive / ethnic and ambient elements with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg as their focus, IONA create 'a blaze of colours and textures...all the sounds fusing into a single, yearning, heartfelt beautiful cry.' IONA have built up a formidable reputation as a great live band with their incredible musicianship and disarmingly humorous banter and are noted for their timeless and innovative studio recordings.
But how do you describe Iona's music? ... More Iona... IONA.GIF (GIF Image, 4224 × 2946 pixels) - Scaled (21%) History - Scottish History. Scotland's History - Iona. Iona. Explore the Isle of Iona. Iona Abbey Property Detail. Isle of Iona Scotland. Isle of Iona | Home. Welcome to the Iona Community - A Christian ecumenical community. Bishop's House Iona. Bishop's House Iona was built in 1894, when Iona Abbey was still in ruins, to provide a place for Episcopalians on the island of Iona. It was originally called Saint Columba's House, after the chapel at its centre dedicated to Saint Columba.[1] It was established under Bishop Alexander Chinnery-Haldane, a year after the tenancy was granted by the 9th Duke of Argyll, as a place of "prayer, study, contemplation and Eucharist".[2] Despite protests from the local established church minister the house continued to be supported by the Duke and the Bishop.
Thanks to Bishop Chinnery-Haldane’s close involvement with the project, the house became known as the Bishop's House, a title which has stuck.[3] Island Retreats website Coordinates: Foundation | Isle of Iona. Retreat weeks at Traigh Bhan on Iona Situated on the west coast of Scotland, Iona is a sacred island known as a historic place of pilgrimage.
Traigh Bhan is the Findhorn Foundation’s retreat house on this magical island, offering the opportunity for quiet contemplation. With its views and spectacular coastal scenery, Iona is ideal for long walks of exploration and contact with nature’s beauty. Take space for yourself in an unstructured setting, to meditate, to reflect, to walk, and to breathe. It is a unique gift to step away from all the busyness and take time to rest and renew body and soul. Throughout the year there are a variety of retreat weeks based on a theme. If you need time to integrate the lessons of a workshop or space to reflect on your own journey and next steps, Traigh Bhan is the perfect place for spiritual rest and renewal. All retreats cost £275–£495, according to individual circumstances.
Please pay only your deposit when you make your booking. to book a retreat week. Iona sacred Isle of the west. Search this site Were Jesus & Mary Magdalene on the holy Isle of Iona? Did Jesus Visit Scotland? The Johannine Celtic Church; The spiritual role of the sacred isles of Britain in World history E-zine archive IONA: SACRED ISLE OF THE WEST by Barry Dunford The ancient Abbey of Iona What gives rise to the spiritual magnetism of the Holy Isle of Iona, located off the west coast of Scotland, which seems to elevate it above numerous other "holy isles" dotted around the globe? It is generally believed that the archaic rock strata of Iona is some of the oldest on the planet, possibly 1500 million years old, and as such it certainly carries a primeval and powerfully creative energy.
The archaic rock strata on Iona This holy Isle's primary claim to historical fame has resulted from the Christian mission of the Irish Saint Columba who came to Iona during the 6th century A.D. Commenting on the Druid and Culdee presence on Iona, a 19th century scottish travel writer, C.F. William Sharp (Fiona Macleod) Book of Kells. The Book of Kells, (folio 292r), circa 800, showing the lavishly decorated text that opens the Gospel of John Folio 32v shows Christ enthroned. The Book of Kells (Irish: Leabhar Cheanannais) (Dublin, Trinity College Library, MS A. I. (58), sometimes known as the Book of Columba) is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was created in a Columban monastery in either Britain or Ireland, or indeed may have had contributions from various Columban institutions from both Britain and Ireland.
It is believed to have been created ca. 800 AD. The illustrations and ornamentation of the Book of Kells surpass that of other Insular Gospel books in extravagance and complexity. The manuscript takes its name from the Abbey of Kells that was its home for centuries. History[edit] Origin[edit] Folio 27r from the Lindisfarne Gospels contains the incipit Liber generationis of the Gospel of Matthew. Book of Kells Images. This page contains pointers to images from the Book of Kells and to information about the book.
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