Event: Enquiry, Tonsuring, VisitAdomnán 1.visit to Ceolfrith 1’s monastery

Scholarly Info
Description Adomnán 1 went to see Ceolfrith 1's monastery. When they met, Ceolfrith 1 asked him why he wore the Celtic tonsure instead of the Petrine one. Adomnán 1 replied that he was following the practice of his people, but he longed to follow the steps of St Peter.
Primary Source Info
Original Text ... nostrum monasterium uidere uoluisset
Date from Source While Adomnán 1 was on mission to Aldfrith 1

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