Brides of Christ - Women and Monasticism in Medieval and Early Modern Ireland Made by Monks Miriam Clyne

Miriam Clyne

lakes and streams

The Eucharist is more than just a rite performed by a presiding priest in the presence of a congregation

The anarchic subversive musical conversation of this recording resonates with the primary acoustic of the sacred space of Glenstal Abbey known for its monastic hospitality towards the mystery of sound

Brides of Christ - Women and Monasticism in Medieval and Early Modern Ireland Made by Monks Miriam ClyneThroughout the long history of Irish monasticism, the experience of women monastics has, until recently, been relatively sidelined. A desire to redress this inspired the decision in 2021 to dedicate the fifth Glenstal History Conference to exploring the various ways in which women responded to the monastic and ascetic vocation in medieval and early modern Ireland. Whether as practitioners or as patrons, women found creative and dynamic ways to pursue