Lives of Irish Medieval Saints: Helen Phelan @ Boston College
Channel: Burns Library Irish Music Archives, Boston College
Date: 2020-04-16

Gaelic Roots Series: Feb. 20, 2020, “Full of Miracles From Childhood”: Miracles in the Liturgies and Lives of Irish Medieval Saints.

This presentation by Helen Phelan (Professor of Arts Practice at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, Ireland) explores the signs and miracles in the lives of Irish medieval saints including Patrick, Brigid, Columcille, Brendan and Columbanus. It looks at two main sources: the lives of saints, particularly from the 15th century Book of Lismore; and medieval liturgical chants, particularly from notated Offices and other Irish liturgical sources. The presentation includes sung examples of medieval Irish chant and concludes with a discussion of contemporary rituals, tracing their inspiration to these signs and wonders. 

Connolly House, Boston College.

Presented by the John J. Burns Library and Boston College’s Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop, and Lecture Series.  https://events.bc.edu/group/gaelic_roots_series