Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth
Its Ruins and Associations, a Guide and Popular History
Credits E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
Summary "Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the ruins and historical significance of Mellifont Abbey, which was founded as the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland. The text combines descriptions of the abbey's structural details, monastic life, and its founders' stories, particularly focusing on St. Malachy's role in establishing the monastic community and its influence on Ireland's spiritual and historical landscape. The opening of the text introduces readers to Mellifont Abbey's ruins, providing a vivid depiction of its historical and architectural significance. It outlines the monastic structure's design and the intended functions of various buildings within the abbey complex, revealing its evolution from a place of devotion to a fortified residence. The narrative emphasizes the abbey's foundational role in Cistercian history in Ireland and its connection to key historical figures, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the abbey's impact on local culture and spirituality throughout the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Mellifont Abbey (Louth, Ireland : 1142-1539)
Subject Cistercians -- Ireland
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EBook-No. 38999
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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