Special Location
God's Cottage Prayer Centre is located 100 metres from the entrance to the
ancient monastic city of Glendalough. This location makes it ideal for
individuals and groups who desire to combine a visit to the sacred ruins
with a period of prayer.
The ancient monastic city includes St. Kevin's Church, popularly known as
Kevin's Kitchen, the walls of the ancient Cathedral, the High Cross, the
Round Tower, the foundations of St. Ciaran's Church, and the walls of what
is now called 'the Priest's House', a little building that once housed the
relics of St. Kevin.
A brisk twenty minutes walk to the Upper Lake, by the pathway known as the
Green Road, brings one to the remains of Reefert Church and to the remains
of St. Kevin's Cell. There is something very spiritual about Reefert
Church, as if the very stones have been sanctified. The remains St. Kevin's
Cell are also a most special place to pray.
A brisk twenty minute walk in the opposite direction along the Green Road
brings one to St. Saviour's Church where St. Laurence O Toole was abbot.
A brisk five minute walk from God's Cottage Prayer Centre by the public
road, then in through a field by way of a style, is the walls of St. Mary's
Church. Few people visit here, giving one the opportunity for solitude.
The remains of Trinity Church are beside the public road on the way into
Glendalough.
Glendalough is also a Walkers' Paradise, with walks ranging from those on
the level to mountain climbs along established pathways.
The booklet, "Glendalough the Pilgrim's Guide" by Fr. Thady Doyle, which is
available in God's Cottage for just €1.50, enables one to make a prayerful
journey to all the sacred sites, and also gives a list of key walks.
The Book "St. Kevin and the true story of Glendalough" costs just €5 in God's Cottage.
"Enchanting Glendalough"
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