Signifacance Of Palladius Flashcards
(13 cards)
Walsh and Bradley quote in introduction
“431 is the first unassailable date in Irish history”
Most significant piece of evidence?
The appointment of palladius as the first bishop
Prosper of Aquitaine tells us
“431 Palladius ordained by Pope Celestine is sent to the Scottish who believe in Christ as their first bishop”
John Ryan quote
“Palladius mission to Ireland was short and that within a year he was dead”
Why do people think he didn’t go to Ireland ?
Prospers use of the word ‘scotti’ and James carney believe he was referring to Scotland
Scholars believe it was Ireland due to ?
Palladius stating “by ordaining a bishop for the Scotti while he strove to keep the Roman island catholic, he also made the barbarous island Catholic”
What was palladius task according to C.Edwards?
“His task was partly to safeguard the orthodoxy of existing Irish Christians”
What did muirchu state?
Patrick was palladius successor in Ireland
Muirchu states about teaching?
“Neither were these wild men inclined to accept his teaching nor did he himself wish to spend a long time in a foreign country. He decided to return to pope celestine who had sent him”
What was palladius full name?
Patricus palladius
O’Rahill claims ?
Palladius is the sen-Patrick of later tradition
Patrick quotes?
“I went to places where no one else has ever been, to baptise, ordain and confirm”
Walsh and Bradley quote on Patrick?
“One of Patrick’s outstanding traits is his humility”
