The Synod of Whitby Reserve

After the Synod of Whitby concluded, Bishop Colman returned to Ireland and the tradition faded into the Irish countryside and the western isles and highlands of Scotland. The Synod Story.

The Celtic tradition has a continuing presence in the 21st century. The Book of Kells, begun at the Isle of Iona in the seventh century, is now at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. It was taken to Ireland after Viking raids devastated the Iona monastery. Books of Celtic prayers are being published. Those who encourage the leadership of women in the church find in Celtic Christian history role models such as Brighid of Kildare. With increased concern over ecological responsibility the images of the natural world in Celtic Christian practices are finding a response.

There is speculation that at some point a fellowship, The Synod of Whitby Reserve, was formed by those who felt deeply that the insights of the Celtic perspective on the Christian Gospel will at some point rise to prominence in the global Christian community. 

The minimal attention given to the Celtic tradition over centuries may have preserved the insights for discovery when they are most needed. Some say that the 21st century is that time. The global communication network of the Internet opens the way for fellowship members scattered across the globe to begin conversation. The Synod of Whitby Reserve is being called to active duty. 

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Update on July 3, 2008