Caithness

The Celtic Knotwork art form, reached its zenith with the books of Kells, Durrow, Lindisfarne, St. Chad, MacReol and MacDurnan. The Illumination created by Monks of the Ancient Celtic Christian Church in Ireland and Scotland.

Shall Dwell Together

The Celtic version of "The Wolf shall also dwell with the Lambs". Isaiah, Chaper 2, 6 - 9. Isaiah Chapter 65. verse 25. High Cross of Murebach, Monasterqoice, Ireland George Bain

Sisters

Sisters in faith, or soul friends such as St. Bridget ordained as a Bishop and St. Samthan were able to perform miracles.

Female

Pictish and Celtic Symbol of the female. Pre-Christian originating in Eastern Scotland.

Stag

The Stag with it's tree like antlers symbolized the spirit of the forest. Also fertility and virility. In the story of David the stag represents the child's future greatness and the conquest of good over evil.

Compass

The Celtic Knotwork art form, reached its zenith with the books of Kells, Durrow, Lindisfarne, St. Chad, MacReol and MacDurnan. The Illumination created by Monks of the Ancient Celtic Christian Church in Ireland and Scotland.

Standing Stones

Standing Stones Ring of Borgar, by bringing the upper part of a single line of stones to bear on the top of the large stone in the cenre of the circle, the apex of that stone coincides exactly with the Pole Star. Courts were held at this site well into historic times, it is also known as a place of refuge.

Trinity Knot

The Celtic Knotwork art form, reached its zenith with the books of Kells, Durrow, Lindisfarne, St. Chad, MacReol and MacDurnan. The Illumination created by Monks of the Ancient Celtic Christian Church in Ireland and Scotland.

McDurnan

The Celtic Knotwork art form, reached its zenith with the books of Kells, Durrow, Lindisfarne, St. Chad, MacReol and MacDurnan. The Illumination created by Monks of the Ancient Celtic Christian Church in Ireland and Scotland.

Father, Son and Holy Ghost

"An t-Athair, An Mac An Spiorad Naomn - The Father, the Son, and The Holy Ghost. The most beautiful of all Celtic Triad patterns.

True Faith

Symbol of wholeness, the number signifying true faith. From the Book of Kells we see Saint Patrick's five companions with him at Tara when he confronts the Pagan King. Saint Hild also had five students who become Bishops.

Triad

The Celtic Knotwork art form, reached its zenith with the books of Kells, Durrow, Lindisfarne, St. Chad, MacReol and MacDurnan. The Illumination created by Monks of the Ancient Celtic Christian Church in Ireland and Scotland.

Viking Knot

Symbol of the Viking invaded Scotland and Ireland for a period of over 100 years. During the reign of Kenneth MacAlpin thru Kenneth son of Malcolm. They were finally defeated in Strathearn with the help of Saint Columba in the year 904.

Father, Son and Holy Ghost

"An t-Athair, An Mac An Spiorad Naomn - The Father, the Son, and The Holy Ghost. The most beautiful of all Celtic Triad patterns.

Warrior

The Celtic warrior and his stallion. Armed with a lance hunting Stag or Boar. Horses were and are revered by the Celts and were crucial to the Celtic way of life in a warrior society. For Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne to give his horse away was an important symbolic act of renunciation and humility.

Dove

A bird identified with the ability to speak of future happenings and to act as a guide to the spiritual real. In Christianity it is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. To early Celtic peoples it represented inspiration and spirituality.

Southern Cross

The Southern Cross. For finding your way in the darkness of mankind for those in the Sorthern Hemisphere.

Strength

Symbol of strength, power and prosperity. In a story of Saint Kevin of Glendalough, he protects a wild boar, thus showing respect for all creation and perhaps for the wildest elements in himself.

North Star

Ursa Major Minor for finding your way in the darkness of mankind visible in the Northern Hemisphere. The constellation also known as the Plow or Great Bear.

Eternity

The Celts believed time was a gift from God. Eternally theirs as a merging of past, present and future. An old Irish saying says "When God made time, he made plenty of it".