replica of the Cross of the Scriptures at Clonmacnoise
This sandstone cross is one of the most skillfully executed of the surviving high crosses in Ireland, and of particular interest for its surviving inscription, which asks a prayer for Flann Sinna, King of Ireland, and Abbot Colmán who commissioned the cross. Both men were also responsible for the building of the Cathedral. The cross was carved from Clare sandstone c.900. The surface of the cross is divided into panels, showing scenes including the Crucifixion, the Last Judgment, and Christ in the Tomb. The original has been moved into the Clanmacnoise visitors' centre.
Founded between 545 and 548 by St. Ciaran (one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland), this was once one of Ireland’s most important religious, artistic, and literary centers, a place of pilgrimage, craftsmanship, and culture. Many famous manuscripts were written here. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe.
replica of the Cross of the Scriptures at Clonmacnoise
This sandstone cross is one of the most skillfully executed of the surviving high crosses in Ireland, and of particular interest for its surviving inscription, which asks a prayer for Flann Sinna, King of Ireland, and Abbot Colmán who commissioned the cross. Both men were also responsible for the building of the Cathedral. The cross was carved from Clare sandstone c.900. The surface of the cross is divided into panels, showing scenes including the Crucifixion, the Last Judgment, and Christ in the Tomb. The original has been moved into the Clanmacnoise visitors' centre.
Founded between 545 and 548 by St. Ciaran (one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland), this was once one of Ireland’s most important religious, artistic, and literary centers, a place of pilgrimage, craftsmanship, and culture. Many famous manuscripts were written here. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe.