In this episode of An Dea-Scéal: The Gospel in Ireland, we journey to Bangor in County Down, home to one of the great monastic communities of early Ireland.

Founded in the sixth century by St. Comgall, Bangor became a place of prayer, learning, and missionary zeal. From this quiet monastery on the shores of Belfast Lough, monks carried the light of the Gospel far beyond Ireland’s shores, bringing faith and learning throughout Europe.

Among the treasures connected with Bangor is the Antiphonary of Bangor, an ancient collection of hymns, prayers, and liturgical texts that offers a glimpse into the spiritual life of the early Irish Church. Within its pages we hear the voices of generations who sought God through worship, Scripture, and the rhythm of daily prayer.

Join us as we reflect on Bangor — a place where prayer became a mission, where faith became a gift shared with the world, and where the quiet devotion of ordinary monks helped keep the light of Christ burning through the centuries.

An Dea-Scéal is a journey through the Gospel, the saints, and the enduring Christian faith that has shaped Ireland.

Discover more at www.CarrickMor.com.