Teampull na Trionaid
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Teampull na Trionaid ("trinity
church") is a ruined 13th century church and seminary
at Carinish
, North Uist, Scotland. Amie mac Ruari is said to have rebuilt the church in the 14th century after her divorce from John of Islay, Lord of the Isles
. The ruins are protected as a scheduled monument.
The Battle of Cairinish was fought near the church in 1601.
Trinity
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity defines God as three divine persons : the Father, the Son , and the Holy Spirit. The three persons are distinct yet coexist in unity, and are co-equal, co-eternal and consubstantial . Put another way, the three persons of the Trinity are of one being...
church") is a ruined 13th century church and seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
at Carinish
Carinish
Carinish , in North Uist, in the Western Isles of Scotland, is known for the Carinish Stone Circle and the Trinity Temple.-Carinish Stone Circle:Carinish Stone Circle is not in a good condition - it has a main road running almost through the middle of it...
, North Uist, Scotland. Amie mac Ruari is said to have rebuilt the church in the 14th century after her divorce from John of Islay, Lord of the Isles
John of Islay, Lord of the Isles
John of Islay was the Lord of the Isles and chief of Clan Donald. In 1336, he styled himself Dominus Insularum, "Lord of the Isles"; because this is the first ever recorded instance of the title in use, modern historians count John as the first of the later medieval Lords of the Isles, although...
. The ruins are protected as a scheduled monument.
The Battle of Cairinish was fought near the church in 1601.