Irish Cross Dates to 6th Century AD

From Offaly, Ireland, comes a report of the discovery of an ancient 6th century wooden crozier possibly once belonging to an early bishop who traveled among early Christians in that country.

The cross, said to be one of the earliest of its type ever discovered in Ireland, was uncovered in a peat bog and despite being made of wood remained in an identifiable condition. Officials believe the original object to have been about 1.25 meters in length and 25 mm in diameter.

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