Great Skellig Michael (715ft)
12Km off the South Western coast of County Kerry, Ireland lies Skellig Michael. Christian Monks built a monastery on the top and dedicated it to Saint Michael The Archangel. They came here for solitude as all monks do hoping to hear God’s voice loud and clear. There is an imaginary line that runs from Ireland to Israel. Seven monasteries all dedicated to Saint Michael run along this line that is known as “The Legendary Sword Of Saint Michael”. Stories from the ancient past tell us that the line represents the blow from St Michael’s sword that cast Satan into Hell. When I learned of St Michael’s Line, I felt a spiritual calling from God to come to each one these monasteries and pray. The success rate for landing on the island via boat (the sole way of visiting the island) was only 65% the previous year. It’s only possible to attempt to land between the months of May & September. I booked my place on one of the several boats that take you to Skellig Michael in November 2022. I had seven long months of waiting to see if I would be one of the lucky ones to make it. I would only know in the morning of departure. As the morning of departure arrived, I looked to the sky which was clear and blue. I arrived at the doc and the captain announced that we will be leaving for Skellig Michael. I was overjoyed. The ocean was extremely choppy so the boat ride was intense as I flew through the air several times landing on the soaking deck, exchanging a safer landing for holding onto my camera. I felt fear and sheer admiration for the monks that came to Skellig Michael centuries ago in rowing boats. This was one of the greatest achievements of my life. Making it up the dodgy stairs to the monastery will remain with me for as long as I draw breath. This is where Star Wars was filmed too. Luke Skywalker was here but I was more impressed by the mental monks. You can see the beehive cells on top by zooming in.
Great Skellig Michael (715ft)
12Km off the South Western coast of County Kerry, Ireland lies Skellig Michael. Christian Monks built a monastery on the top and dedicated it to Saint Michael The Archangel. They came here for solitude as all monks do hoping to hear God’s voice loud and clear. There is an imaginary line that runs from Ireland to Israel. Seven monasteries all dedicated to Saint Michael run along this line that is known as “The Legendary Sword Of Saint Michael”. Stories from the ancient past tell us that the line represents the blow from St Michael’s sword that cast Satan into Hell. When I learned of St Michael’s Line, I felt a spiritual calling from God to come to each one these monasteries and pray. The success rate for landing on the island via boat (the sole way of visiting the island) was only 65% the previous year. It’s only possible to attempt to land between the months of May & September. I booked my place on one of the several boats that take you to Skellig Michael in November 2022. I had seven long months of waiting to see if I would be one of the lucky ones to make it. I would only know in the morning of departure. As the morning of departure arrived, I looked to the sky which was clear and blue. I arrived at the doc and the captain announced that we will be leaving for Skellig Michael. I was overjoyed. The ocean was extremely choppy so the boat ride was intense as I flew through the air several times landing on the soaking deck, exchanging a safer landing for holding onto my camera. I felt fear and sheer admiration for the monks that came to Skellig Michael centuries ago in rowing boats. This was one of the greatest achievements of my life. Making it up the dodgy stairs to the monastery will remain with me for as long as I draw breath. This is where Star Wars was filmed too. Luke Skywalker was here but I was more impressed by the mental monks. You can see the beehive cells on top by zooming in.