Iona Abbey and Nunnery

Historic Scotland author Nicki Scott author Peter Yeoman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Historic Environment Scotland

Published:16th Jul '20

Should be back in stock very soon

Iona Abbey and Nunnery cover

The tiny island of Iona has been a vibrant centre of Christian worship since Columba arrived in AD 563. His monastery thrived for centuries, despite repeated Viking raids beginning in 795. Around 1200, the abbey and nunnery were founded, introducing new forms of worship and new buildings, while still welcoming pilgrims to St Columba’s shrine.

 

Even after the Protestant Reformation of 1560 brought an end to Scotland’s monasteries, Iona served briefly as a Cathedral of the Isles. Restoration of the buildings began in 1899, and in 1938 the Iona Community was formed, revitalising the abbey’s spiritual role. This unique site bears witness to a long history of religious practice that still flourishes today.

ISBN: 9781849171700

Dimensions: 270mm x 195mm x 5mm

Weight: 295g

72 pages