The Alliance between Church and State in Early Medieval Alba
Kenneth Veitch
During the ninth century, Iona’s ancient role as administrative and jurisdictional center of a united, pan-Gaelic familia Iae was brought to an end when it superseded in Ireland by Kells what become known Alba Dunkeld. This process, which effectively created two distinct Columban churches, has traditionally been viewed direct consequence disruptive, sometimes destructive, presence Scandinavian raiders Irish Sea around western isles. It long presumed that their depredations, gained especial attention from annalists chroniclers monastery pillaged, “drove wedge” between northern Britain so established de facto schism both secular ecclesiastical Gaelic society. However, John Bannerman highlighted, effect incursions on Church its eventual dichotomy exaggerated, with period actual raiding relatively short-lived.
Albion