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Clans on Broadway – St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland
St. Patrick – Patron Saint of Ireland
St. Patrick was born in Scotland in 387 AD, and passed away March 17, 461.
At the age of 16, Patrick was captured by Naill of the Nine Hostages and was taken to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. His job was to be a shepard. While watching his flock of sheep, he turned to religion for solace becoming a devout Christian. After six years, Patrick received a divine message commanding him to return to his family. One night, a dream… Continue reading
Tree of Life - Clans on Broadway
The tree of Life was a central part of Celtic spirituality. Trees are a source of food, oxygen, and shelter and can be used for warmth. Trees are an essential part of life.
Trees were not just inanimate objects, but living beings connected to us and believed to be ancestors of mankind. Sacred Trees had magic healing properties. Some acted as gateways to the Realm of the Fairies and to the Gods. Each letter in the Celtic Ogham alphabet represented a sacred tree.
