Clonegal Castle Shrines - Spring Equinox 2008
Rt. Rev. John Merron took photos of several shrines within the Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle during a visit with Olivia Robertson, Spring Equinox, 2008. He has given permission for them to be featured on Fellowship of Isis Central.
Blessings of Isis and Osiris!
Chapel of the Well
Entering the Chapel of the Well,
approaching Shrine of Capricorn
Detail, the Shrine of Capricorn, directly behind the well
Detail, base of the central figure, Shrine of Capricorn
Detail, at the foot and to the left of Shrine of Capricorn
Shrine of Scorpio
Shrine of Scorpio, detail
Gangur, who stands by Olivia's marble meditation seat
Detail, Shrine of Brigid and Grainne (A Window Shrine)
Detail, Shrine of Brigid and Grainne
Shrine of Tara, and Window Shrine of Fionnuala, Chapel of the Well
Detail, window shrine to Fionnuala, one of the Children of Lir, in Chapel of the Well
Shrine of Derceto
Detail, Shrine of Derceto altar
(Olivia changed the altar covering after the ceremony)
Chapel of the Mothers
Also known as Cave of the Mothers
Main Sanctuary
Location of the High Altar
Approaching Main Sanctuary through pillars,
with Guardians at the base of each pillar
Guardian, Main Sanctuary Entrance, Pillar, left
Guardian, Main Sanctuary Entrance, Pillar, right
Detail, High Altar, Isis of the Aquarian Age,
carved by David Durdin-Robertson
Left of High Altar, tapestry featuring the Goddess Ma'at
Right of High Altar, Egyptian tapestry and Windows of Eternity
Closer view of Egyptian tapestry to the right of High Altar
Shrine of Lakshmi
This shrine is located in one of the elemental chapels of the Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle. The Chapel of Fire honors the Goddess Lakshimi and the Sphinx. The Chapel of Fire is one of two chapels situated to the right of the main sanctuary.
Shrine of Lakshmi, altar
Shiva and Parvati, incarnations of Lakshmi and Vishnu,
left of altar, Shrine of Lakshmi
The Healing Chapel
The Healing Chapel is one of the elemental chapels situated within the Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle. It is dedicated to the element of Air. Like the Chapel of Fire, it is located to the right of the Main Sanctuary.
Altar of the Healing Chapel
Shrines in Temple Colonnade
Shrine of Juno and Cancer
Detail, Shrine of Libra, statue carved by David Durdin-Robertson
Shrine of Virgo
Detail, Shrine of the Mirror of Hathor,
reflecting the veiled Androsphinx Shrine
Detail, Mirror of Hathor shrine
Northeast Nave
Above the Aries altar is a painted carving that was created by David Durdin-Robertson. It is titled "Isis of the Palms," depicting Isis with upraised hands standing between two budding and blooming lotus plants. The latticed window below it looks into the Healing Chapel.
Painted Bas Relief by David Durdin-Robertson,
"Isis of the Palms" above Shrine of Aries
Olivia Robertson, posing with miniature antique cannon
at Clonegal Castle
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