The Community of Aidan and Hilda is a scattered community of Christians who seek to cradle a Christian spirituality for today inspired by Celtic saints. See our Way of Life page for more info. The Community of Aidan and Hilda was founded in 1994. Its Guardian is the Revd. Ray Simpson, who lives on Holy Island.
Holy Island is well-known as a special place and has attracted many pilgrims down the centuries.
Today, it still attracts pilgrims and those seeking a retreat or quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For more information about the island visit the Lindisfarne site , or for information about retreats, see our CAH page. St Aidan arrived on Holy Island 635 A.D., sent as Bishop from Iona. At that time, the whole region of Northumbria was pagan, though its King, Oswald , was a Christian. Having issued the call to Aidan, Oswald became his great friend and together they set about converting the people from paganism.