Hiberno-Scottish monasticism

Hiberno-Scottish monasticism refers to the unique Christian monastic tradition that developed in Ireland and Scotland during the early medieval period (around the 6th to 9th centuries). It emphasized community-based religious life, scholarly pursuits, and mission work, often centered in secluded monasteries. These monasteries served as centers of learning, art, and spirituality, influencing both Irish and continental European Christianity. The tradition was marked by distinctive practices such as scribal work, the creation of illuminated manuscripts, and missionary activity, playing a key role in shaping medieval European religious and cultural development.