Although reference is made to “Celtic Nations,” it is generally understood that Celtic peoples lived in rather loose “tribal” groups that were not strictly bound by national boundaries. Generally, it is understood that there were seven Celtic nations: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Galicia (parts of Spain and France), Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. Our service consists of music and texts related to these places.
By the early medieval period, Christian practices had become common among the Celts, although there was not an organized church by modern standards. Celtic Christianity worshiped a God who could be found in all of creation. God’s presence was known in the sea, the earth and the sky. It spoke of “thin places” where Christians could sense the presence of God’s Kingdom in a manner that didn’t involve the five senses of everyday use.
Saint Mark, author of the gospel that bears his name, is said to have preached about the same God in Alexandria, Egypt where he was the first bishop and also a martyr.
On April 29th the music and texts of Celtic Christianity and the message of Saint Mark will unite with the Lutheran liturgy of Vespers to present a unique worship experience: A Festival Celtic Vespers Service for Saint Mark’s Day.
Pictured is Bill Sloan who will play the bagpipes during a part of the service and for the reception following.
By the early medieval period, Christian practices had become common among the Celts, although there was not an organized church by modern standards. Celtic Christianity worshiped a God who could be found in all of creation. God’s presence was known in the sea, the earth and the sky. It spoke of “thin places” where Christians could sense the presence of God’s Kingdom in a manner that didn’t involve the five senses of everyday use.
Saint Mark, author of the gospel that bears his name, is said to have preached about the same God in Alexandria, Egypt where he was the first bishop and also a martyr.
On April 29th the music and texts of Celtic Christianity and the message of Saint Mark will unite with the Lutheran liturgy of Vespers to present a unique worship experience: A Festival Celtic Vespers Service for Saint Mark’s Day.
Pictured is Bill Sloan who will play the bagpipes during a part of the service and for the reception following.
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Great pictures! What a beautiful place.
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