Céli Dé - Ascetics or Mystics?: Máelrúain of Tallaght and Óengus Céle Dé as Case Studies

The Céli Dé monks as we see them in the texts associated with their monasteries had a reputation for extreme asceticism. Following their leader, MáelRúain, who had an especially stern reputation for rigorous observance, they believed heaven had to be earned by saying many prayers, by penitential pra...

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Main Author: Rumsey, Patricia M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sciendo, De Gruyter 2017
In: Perichoresis
Year: 2017, Volume: 15, Issue: 3, Pages: 49-66
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAC Church history 500-1500; Middle Ages
KBF British Isles
KCA Monasticism; religious orders
KDB Roman Catholic Church
Further subjects:B Asceticism mysticism martyrology Céli Dé monasticism
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