Celtic Saints: Passionate Wanderers

Who were the Celtic saints of Britain? Why did them embark on long pilgrimages? Where were they going and what prompted them to make such journeys? Elizabeth Rees recreates the experiences of many of the well-known and lesser known Celtic missionaries, saints, monks, nuns and martyrs, pieced together through archaeological and literary evidence. Furnished with maps of sites mentioned in the text, routes taken and drawings of artefacts and buildings.

Elizabeth Rees is a Roman Catholic nun. She gained a Master's Degree from Oxford University, before starting a career as a writer, lecturer, and pastoral worker. She is the author of Christian Symbols, Ancient Roots and teaches courses on the Celtic saints in Cornwall, Somerset, and North Wales.