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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Monasteries Devoted To Archangel Saint Michael - Part V - Sanctuary Monte Sant Angelo Sul Gargano - Italy

Our Q & A Continues With Peter Arnold, Christian Angelic Mystical Suspense Thriller Author, "Armor of Light: A Trilogy Story" (ebook series)

Heaven's Doorway Press - Q & A with author, Peter Arnold:

Question: Peter, we continue today with our conversation on the seven monasteries devoted to the Archangel Saint Michael. What insight can you share with us about the fifth stop, "Sanctuary of Monte Sant' Angelo sul Gargano" in the Foggia province of Italy?

"The most interesting insight about this monastery stop, it resides in a cave where apparitions of Archangel Saint Michael appeared in 490 to the Bishop of Sipontum. During this first appearance (in Western Europe) of Archangel Saint Michael, he promised protection against the Neopolitan pagans if a sanctuary was built utilizing the cave."

"On the eve of a battle against the invaders, Archangel Saint Michael appeared on the mountain (Mount Gargano) with a flaming sword and protection was given against the Greek pagans. "

"Pope Gelasius (reigned 492 - 496) declared a Basilica to be built enclosing the cave space. Over the centuries, it became a monumental pilgrimage destination and in 2011 became an official UNESCO World Heritage Site."

PART XXV of our interview with author, Peter Arnold to be continued . . .

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Seven Monasteries Devoted To Archangel Saint Michael - Part I - Monastery Skellig Michael Ireland - Saint Michael's Mount Cornwall

Our Q & A Continues With Peter Arnold, Christian Angelic Mystical Suspense Thriller Author, "Armor of Light: A Trilogy Story" (eBook series)

Heaven's Doorway Press - Q & A with author, Peter Arnold:

Question: Peter, in the past, we discussed the monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, tell us more about the 'swath' of other monasteries mysteriously connected to the Saint Michael, the Archangel. Are they on your "pilgrimage bucket list'?

"Yes indeed, there's a group of seven monasteries or sacred sites geographically beginning in Ireland and ending in Jerusalem. It's as if Saint Michael the Archangel cut a path on Earth with his sword inspiring holy patrons to build these enigmatic edifices over the last two millennia.

The first stop is 'Skellig Michael,' located on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. It was built between the sixth and eighth centuries and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Due to the harsh winter conditions, it is accessible only during the summer months.

The second stop is 'Saint Michael's Mount,' off the coast of Cornwall, England. It shares an association with the Benedictine order of Mont Saint-Michel near Normandy, France. Both monasteries geographically are set amid a panoramic tidal basin with accessibility during low tide. Saint Michael's Mount may have began its monastic life in the 8th century through the 12th centuries. During the 11th century, Pope Gregory granted indulgences to pilgrims who visited the sacred site. Today, there is a chapel within the 11th century castle owned by the St. Aubyn family (dating back to its initial ancestral ownership when the mount was sold in 1659).

PART XXII of our interview with author, Peter Arnold to be continued . . .