About this episode

This episode discusses the life of Robert Shiel, who became Malachy Shiel, and his role in the Cistercian Order.

From Hartry’s Synopsis, p278 I WILL set down what I have learned from trustworthy persons. Robert Shiel was born in lveagh, Co.Down. He asked for the habit of the holy Cistercian Order, and was admitted by the Patrick Barnwell,[1] Abbot, for his own monastery of Mellifont, and was professed under the name of Malachy. His superior to entrusted to Malachy the care of souls within the jurisdiction of the monastery of St. Mary of Newry. This duty he discharged for 7 years with a...

People in this episode

Host: Manus Mac Meanmain

Topics covered

• Cistercian Order
• Malachy Shiel
• history of monasticism
• spiritual care
• Irish history

Keywords

• Malachy Shiel
• Cistercian Order
• Mellifont
• Irish history
• monastic life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cistercian Order, Mellifont, St. Mary of Newry

Places: Co.Down

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