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In Search of Ancient Ireland - Program II Saints / Program III Warlords

Fri May 26

7:00 PM $5

Program II: Saints

Saints investigates the rise of Christianity in Ireland. Gerard McSorley narrates. This hour-long program starts with the flock of missionaries after the fifth century A.D. After the fall of the Roman Empire, these missionaries converted the mostly pagan country to Christianity. Reading and writing also helped to bring Ireland out of the Dark Ages, but the church's tight hold on literacy allowed it to control history and the primary means of education. Originally broadcast on PBS in June of 2002. Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Saints focuses on the rise and development of Christianity in Ireland between the fifth and ninth centuries A.D. During this era, missionaries spread the faith, creating compelling and powerful scholarship, theology and art which helped bring Europe out of the Dark Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire. www.qwikfliks.com

Program III: Warlords

In Search of Ancient Ireland, Episode III: Warlords investigates the 150 years of war in Ireland. Gerard McSorley narrates. This hour-long program begins with the Vikings seizing control and the murder of King Brian Boru. In 1155, Pope Adrian IV gives King Henry II of England permission to conquer and rule Ireland. The English seize control over the Irish, leading to a long legacy of turmoil. . ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide "

This final installment chronicles the centuries of war leading up to the Norman invasion-an era defined by power-hungry Vikings, Irish kings preoccupied with their own dynastic battles, the reign and murder of the high king Brian Boru, and corrupt practices within the Celtic church. www.qwikfliks.com

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