Here's a fascinating collection of Celtic Crosses in a variety of styles found here in the Irish countryside, mostly in Medieval abbey ruins and graveyards. The Celtic Cross — a cross combined with a circle around the intersection — became popular in Ireland sometime before the 8th Century. It’s believed they were introduced in Ireland by either Saint Patrick or Saint Declan during missions to convert Irish Pagans to Christianity. If you follow the various techniques used to sway the opinions of

This place is so significant. Before the great Celtic crosses stood tall… there was Gartan. This quiet spot in Donegal is where Saint Columba—Columcille—was born. From here, he founded monasteries at Derry, Durrow, Kells, and even Iona in Scotland. He lit a flame that shaped Irish Christianity—and inspired the stone crosses we still honour today. I stood among the ruins of his church, beside the memorial cross, and felt the weight of history. 1,500 years later, his legacy is carved into Ireland

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