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Iona Nunnery Ruins

Iona Nunnery ruins on the Isle of Iona in the Inner Hebrides on the West Coast of Scotland. The ancient graves in the foreground are of former nuns.

Spouting Cave, Iona, Scotland

Shot of spouting cave, on the Isle of Iona, Scotland. Shot of spouting cave, on the Isle of Iona, Scotland

Allotment at Iona Abbey; Scotland

Allotment at Iona Abbey; Scotland

Iona Abbey

Iona, the nave of the Abbey church

Iona, the nave of the Abbey church

St John's Cross

St John's Cross, on Iona stands over 14 feet high and, on its stepped base, well over 16 feet, and is made of red granite. It is very similar in sculptural design to some of the Irish high crosses, with its typical ring-head. One of its faces has scenes from the Bible, while the opposite face has Celtic-style decoration and bosses; but it is a beautifully and richly carved monument, which is thought to date from around 800 AD although some think it may date from the 6th Century – at which time it would have been set-up and dedicated to St Martin of Tours (320-401). So, we might ask: did St Columba have a hand in the setting up of the cross? There is a replica of the 8th or 10th Century St John’s Cross, the original is in the abbey museum (along with St Matthew’s Cross) and has a serpent with boss and spirals. St John the Evangelist was the apostle of Christ. There is also MacLean’s Cross though this is more recent, still, and dates from the 15th Century; it is named after a chief of the clan MacLean. Iona Abbey is an abbey located on the island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland. It is one of the oldest Christian religious centres in Western Europe. The abbey was a focal point for the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland and marks the foundation of a monastic community by St. Columba when Iona was part of the Kingdom of Dál Riata. Saint Aidan served as a monk at Iona, before helping to re-establish. St John's Cross, on Iona stands over 14 feet high and, on its stepped base, well over 16 feet, and is made of red granite. It is very similar in sculptural design to some of the Irish high crosses, with its typical ring-head. One of its faces has scenes from the Bible, while the opposite face has Celtic-style decoration and bosses; but it is a beautifully and richly carved monument, which is thought to date from around 800 AD although some think it may date from the 6th Century – at which time it would have been set-up and dedicated to St Martin of Tours (320-401). So, we might ask: did St Columba have a hand in the setting up of the cross? There is a replica of the 8th or 10th Century St John’s Cross, the original is in the abbey museum (along with St Matthew’s Cross) and has a serpent with boss and spirals. St John the Evangelist was the apostle of Christ. There is also MacLean’s Cross though this is more recent, still, and dates from the 15th Century; it is named after a chief of the clan MacLean. Iona Abbey is an abbey located on the island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland. It is one of the oldest Christian religious centres in Western Europe. The abbey was a focal point for the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland and marks the foundation of a monastic community by St. Columba when Iona was part of the Kingdom of Dál Riata. Saint Aidan served as a monk at Iona, before helping to re-establish

Celtic Cross, Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute, Iono, Scotland,UK. Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquillity and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats. Its modern Gaelic name means "Iona of Columba". Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries and is today known for its relative tranquillity and natural environment. It is a tourist destination and a place for spiritual retreats. Its modern Scottish Gaelic name means "Iona of (Saint) Columba" (formerly anglicised"Icolmkill") Iona Abbey is an abbey located on the island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland. Iona Abbey is the spiritual home of the Iona Community, an ecumenical Christian religious order, whose headquarters are in Glasgow. The Abbey remains a popular site of Christian pilgrimage today.

Isle of Iona Scotland uk Scottish island beautiful white sand beach and view to Mull

Isle of Iona Scotland uk Scottish island beautiful white sand beach and view to Mull

Vintage schooner sailboat moored close to Iona Abbey

Vintage schooner sailboat moored close to Iona Abbey

Mull Lobster Pots

View from Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull, Scotland towards the Isle of Iona with lobster pots used in the local fishing industry visible in the foreground. View from Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull, Scotland towards the Isle of Iona with lobster pots used in the local fishing industry visible in the foreground.

Iona Abbey; Scotland

Iona Abbey; Scotland

Iona Abbey Cloisters

Iona Abbey Cloisters

St Augustine Nunnery, Chapal ruins

St Augustine Nunnery. Chapel ruins, Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, U.K The nunnery was founded after the establishment of the Benedictine monastery, which was likely founded by Raghnall mac Somhairle in 1203. Raghnall's sister, Bethóc, became the first prioress. This was one of the two Augustinian nunneries in Scotland, St. Leonards Nunnery located at Perth being the other. In the Abbey museum of the nearby Iona Abbey, the top half of a headstone of Anna MacLean, a prioress of the monastery of nuns who died in 1543, is on display. Restoration work on the nunnery occurred in 1923 and 1993. The construction of the Iona Nunnery follows the typical Irish style. The Church consists of a building with three bays with a passage to the north side and a small chapel on the east side of the passage. The current monastery garden measures 14 metres square, but it was originally smaller. The east wing had three rooms on the ground level, above was the dormitory. The south wing contained the refectory. In the sixteenth century, a floor was added. The west wing is below the modern road and was most likely the guest's wing. St Augustine Nunnery. Chapel ruins, Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, U.K The nunnery was founded after the establishment of the Benedictine monastery, which was likely founded by Raghnall mac Somhairle in 1203. Raghnall's sister, Bethóc, became the first prioress. This was one of the two Augustinian nunneries in Scotland, St. Leonards Nunnery located at Perth being the other. In the Abbey museum of the nearby Iona Abbey, the top half of a headstone of Anna MacLean, a prioress of the monastery of nuns who died in 1543, is on display. Restoration work on the nunnery occurred in 1923 and 1993. The construction of the Iona Nunnery follows the typical Irish style. The Church consists of a building with three bays with a passage to the north side and a small chapel on the east side of the passage. The current monastery garden measures 14 metres square, but it was originally smaller. The east wing had three rooms on the ground level, above was the dormitory. The south wing contained the refectory. In the sixteenth century, a floor was added. The west wing is below the modern road and was most likely the guest's wing.

Iona, Scottish island

Iona, landscape with a sheep. Iona, landscape with a sheep

Iona Abbey, Holy isle of Iona, Scotland

Iona Abbey, Holy isle of Iona, Scotland

Isle of Iona, Scotland

Isle of Iona, Scotland

Iona Abbey on the Isle of Iona in the Inner Hebrides on the West Coast of Scotland. Founded by Columba in 563AD this is one of the most important religious and historic sites in Scotland.

Iona Abbey on the holy island of iona in the inner hebredies of scotland

Iona Abbey Cloisters

In the cloisters at Iona Abbey. In the cloisters at Iona Abbey

Saint Johns High Cross in Front of Iona Abbey

Saint Johns High Cross in Front of Iona Abbey

Plate with celtic cross Iona Abbey, Scottish town, Scotland

Plate with celtic cross Iona Abbey, Scottish town, Scotland

Island village on Iona Scotland uk Inner Hebrides off the Isle of Mull west coast of Scotland houses and cottages

Island village on Iona Scotland uk Inner Hebrides off the Isle of Mull west coast of Scotland houses and cottages

St Martain's Cross and Well

St Martain's Cross and Well, Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, U.K. This one of the Oldest Celtic Cross at the Abbey. It has been there in AD. St Martin’s High Cross on Iona stands over 14 feet high and, on its stepped base, well over 16 feet, and is made of red granite. It is very similar in sculptural design to some of the Irish high crosses, with its typical ring-head. One of its faces has scenes from the Bible, while the opposite face has Celtic-style decoration and bosses; but it is a beautifully and richly carved monument, which is thought to date from around 800 AD although some think it may date from the 6th Century – at which time it would have been set-up and dedicated to St Martin of Tours (320-401). So, we might ask: did St Columba have a hand in the setting up of the cross? There is a replica of the 8th or 10th Century St John’s Cross, the original is in the abbey museum (along with St Matthew’s Cross) and has a serpent with boss and spirals. St John the Evangelist was the apostle of Christ. There is also MacLean’s Cross though this is more recent, still, and dates from the 15th Century; it is named after a chief of the clan MacLean. St Martain's Cross and Well, Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, U.K. This one of the Oldest Celtic Cross at the Abbey. It has been there in AD. St Martin’s High Cross on Iona stands over 14 feet high and, on its stepped base, well over 16 feet, and is made of red granite. It is very similar in sculptural design to some of the Irish high crosses, with its typical ring-head. One of its faces has scenes from the Bible, while the opposite face has Celtic-style decoration and bosses; but it is a beautifully and richly carved monument, which is thought to date from around 800 AD although some think it may date from the 6th Century – at which time it would have been set-up and dedicated to St Martin of Tours (320-401). So, we might ask: did St Columba have a hand in the setting up of the cross? There is a replica of the 8th or 10th Century St John’s Cross, the original is in the abbey museum (along with St Matthew’s Cross) and has a serpent with boss and spirals. St John the Evangelist was the apostle of Christ. There is also MacLean’s Cross though this is more recent, still, and dates from the 15th Century; it is named after a chief of the clan MacLean.

Iona, Scotland : sunset on the beach

Iona, Scotland : sunset on the beach

Clear blue turquoise sea Scottish island of Iona Scotland uk Inner Hebrides off the Isle of Mull west coast of Scotland

Clear blue turquoise sea Scottish island of Iona Scotland uk Inner Hebrides off the Isle of Mull west coast of Scotland

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