Article: When Ireland Was Under a Foreign Power and Priests Saying Mass Were Executed: "The Secret Paths That Led Ireland's Catholics to Forbidden Mas

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The Secret Paths That Led Ireland’s Catholics to Forbidden Mass - Atlas Obscura

"These hidden priests held mass in secret, away from watchful eyes. It might be in a

shed, or outdoors, with a rock as an altar. Priests sometimes obscured their faces, so if anyone in attendance

was later questioned, they could honestly assert they did not know who had led the mass."

"Mass attendees were at similar risk. Some walked to mass along streams, to mask their

footsteps, while many took these secret mass paths to worship."

 

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Thanks for the article,very moving to think about the risks taken to keep and practice the faith.