Ireland’s Book of Kells opens new chapter in Vernon
No need to pay, line up or travel overseas to see this artifact.
All Saints Anglican Church recently received an exact replica of the Book of Kells, which will be on permanent display starting Sunday, Nov. 30.
The original Book of Kells is kept at Trinity College in Dublin, where it costs 25 Euros to see it.
It is a significant artifact in history of medieval (especially Celtic), religion and art.
The origins of the book are unclear. It is traditionally attributed to Saint Columba of Iona (521-5