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The Rise & Fall of Celtic Christianity – T367

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15 October 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm BST

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Date: 15 October 2025
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Cost:
£7.00
Reference Code:
T367
Location:
Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LH

Overview

Talk by Brian Creese

The standard Christian history of England sees the once pagan island converted by St Augustine – a triumph for the Church of Rome. The reality,
however, was rather more complex.

Brian will look at how the independent Christian tradition of Celtic Christianity didn’t answer to Rome and how it survived the fall of the Empire. You will learn about the conflict between these two competing strands of Christianity and eventually how things came to a head at the Synod of Whitby in 664.


We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.

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