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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