Celtic Links
The following links will help you as you explore Celtic Christianity.
This legacy of an artist monk living in Northumbria in the early eighth century is a precious testament to the tenacity of Christian belief during one of the most turbulent periods of British history. Costly in time and materials, superb in design, the manuscript is among our greatest artistic and religious treasures. It was made and used at Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island, a major religious community that housed the shrine of St Cuthbert, who died in 687.
Taking spiritual and visual inspiration from the work of the monks who created wonderful books like the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells, the calligraphy, illumination and illustration we offer you is a merging of old skills with new materials and new techniques inspired by ancient sacred works.
The paintings here are a natural extension of that work and reflect Mary’s love of texture and detail and, whilst being less obvious in their Christian message, they are still evocative of the spirituality of Holy Island. She hopes to capture the essence of the millions of prayers said in this place and the dedication of the pilgrims who have crossed the sands since Aidan first set up his Mission at this very special ‘thin place’.
The Community of Aidan and Hilda
The Community of Aidan and Hilda is an ecumenical world-wide fellowship whose members seek to live out Christianity as a complete way of life. We try to make ourselves wholly available to the Holy Spirit and to the way of Jesus as revealed to us in the Bible. In particular, we seek to:
- Develop an holistic Christian spirituality for today
- Raise up a renewed people who journey with God
- Develop resources for emerging and existing churches
- Heal broken people and fragmented communities