[MR] new vs. old

[EoganOg at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/25/02 7:38:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
barysears at msn.com writes:


> Can anyone tell me of primary sources (written) that discuss the practice of 
> the early Catholic church taking over sites and ceremonies of earlier 
> religions?  For instance, former deities became saints; churches were 
> planted on sacred groves; former religious holidays taken over by the new 
> church; etc.
> 

As for sites, I would look at the histories of a particular area to see what 
is known about the early history of the older church buildings there.  Is 
there a particular area you are looking for information on?  Europe is a big 
place.

As for ceremonies, I doubt you'll find any.  Aside from a few customs 
decorating with Holly at Christmas time, etc, there aren't really any pagan 
"ceremonies" that survived.  

Aye,
Eogan Og

Tighearn Eoghan Og mac Labhrainn, CP, OPE
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