Page:The ancient Irish church.djvu/102

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This page has been validated.
98
THE ANCIENT IRISH CHURCH.

under the control of women, were founded by those who were of Irish origin, or had come under Irish influence. One may therefore conclude that this institution of the mixed monastery was one peculiar to the ancient Celtic Church, and that the position occupied by women was one of greater importance than was the case in any other country.