The Mass Rocks of Ireland | Faith & Facts | Shalom World News
Mass Rocks, known as 'Carraig an Aifrinn' in Gaelic, are a unique tradition of the Irish Catholic Church. They were used during a period of harsh persecution in the 16th-18th centuries, which outlawed the practice of Catholicism, including the Holy Mass. In defiance of these oppressive laws, Irish Catholics held secret religious gatherings outdoors. These gatherings centered around natural rocks, transformed into makeshift altars. Priests, risking their safety, celebrated Mass on these Mass Rocks, keeping the faith alive for the Irish community.