Pilgrimages to holy wells were common in medieval Christendom, and are becoming increasingly popular today. This resource offers a wide variety of prayers and simple liturgies for use at holy wells, an introduction to their history and significance, and a guide – with GPS references – to the principal sites in England, Wales and Scotland.

Brendan O'Malley

Holy Wells

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Copyright information

Dedication

Foreword

List of Illustrations

Poem

Introduction

Itinerary

Transcendent Earth

Well Customs

Arrival at a Holy Well

Well Blessing

Prayer Stones

Blessing of a Prayer Stone

Prayers for Healing

Holy Well Stations

Station One

Station Two

Station Three

Station Four

Station Five

Station Six

Station Seven

Station Eight

Station Nine

Station Ten

Theophony

Gazetteer

Pilgrimages to holy wells were common in medieval Christendom, and are becoming increasingly popular today. This resource offers a wide variety of prayers and simple liturgies for use at holy wells, an introduction to their history and significance, and a guide - with GPS references - to the principal sites in England, Wales and Scotland.

Pilgrimages to holy wells were common in medieval Christendom, and especially among Celtic peoples with their profound awareness of the God's presence in creation. In the wider Christian tradition water is a symbol of life, grace and healing - a gift of God, springing forth from the earth. Many parish churches were built close to wells which were used for baptism and for healing services. Today, interest in holy wells is resurgent. Regional guides, gazetteers and websites connected with holy wells are increasingly popular and thousands of pilgrims and walkers visit holy wells each year. This resource has been written in response to a demand for prayers and blessings to use at a holy well. It includes an introduction to the history and significance of holy wells, a wide variety of prayers and simple liturgies for individual pilgrims, groups and churches that are based near holy wells. It also includes a guide - with GPS references - to the principal holy wells in England, Wales and Scotland.

Brendan O'Malley is a priest and retired university tutor and Dean of Chapel. He is of Irish descent, Scottish birth and education, and lives in Wales.In his younger years he was a Cistercian monk and later a Canon of St David's Cathedral. He studied the holy wells of Pembrokeshire and the cult of the native saints for his M.Phil. He is the author of several books of Celtic spirituality.

- The only guide book to holy wells that focuses on the needs of pilgrims by providing themed prayers and liturgies.
- Includes directions and brief histories to the principal holy wells in Britain and Ireland.
- A resource for all churches that are linked to a holy well.

Pilgrimages to holy wells were common in medieval Christendom, and especially among Celtic peoples with their profound awareness of the God's presence in creation. In the wider Christian tradition water is a symbol of life, grace and healing – a gift of God, springing forth from the earth. Many parish churches were built close to wells which were used for baptism and for healing services. Today, interest in holy wells is resurgent. Regional guides, gazetteers and websites connected with holy wells are increasingly popular and thousands of pilgrims and walkers visit holy wells each year. This resource has been written in response to a demand for prayers and blessings to use at a holy well. It includes an introduction to the history and significance of holy wells, a wide variety of prayers and simple liturgies for individual pilgrims, groups and churches that are based near holy wells. It also includes a guide – with GPS references – to the principal holy wells in England, Wales and Scotland.

A comprehensive guide to holy wells, featuring prayers, blessings, and liturgies for individuals and groups. Includes historical context and GPS references for wells in the UK.

\["For seekers of spiritual journeys to holy wells", "Offers prayers and blessings for meaningful pilgrimages", "You will deepen your connection to God through nature"\]

Holy Wells is your essential guide for praying at sacred waters.

A pilgrim''s prayer companion and guide

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