Building’s Double Century Celebrations for Logierait Parish Church
THIS HISTORIC CHURCH is reputed to have been founded by St. Cedd (pronounced Kaid) about 650A.D. Both he and his brother Chad, had been converted to Christianity in Northumberland.
To further their studies they went to Iona, and it was on their return that they stayed in the Tay Valley, where Chad founded churches in Grantully and Foss, whilst Cedd set up those at Fortingall and Logierait.
A healing well named after St.Cedd is said to have dried up when a market held annually in his honour ceased to take place in the village. The name Logierait is derived from the gaelic “Lag Mo Ched” (hollow of St.Cedd), and latterly became “Lagan Ratha”, or Court of Justice, where the lords of that period meted out their punishments.
The present church building dates from 1805, but the site and foundations are from the Culdee Cell of Columbian times. A Pictish stone, now inside the church, dates from 830-850 A.D. A second stone circa 900 A.D. stands outside in the churchyard, which is one of the few remaining graveyards where mort-safes (to deter body-snatchers) can still be seen.
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To celebrate 200 years of the present building, a series of events has been arranged in connection with the important anniversary.
Rev Christine Creegan and members of the congregation warmly invite all visitors to join them at the following events.
6 March 7pm Songs of Praise.
27 March 10am Easter Hat Sunday with breakfast.
6 May7.30pm Victorian Evening. Old time Religion music.
4 June1.pm St. Cedds Market . Stalls etc. at Recreation Park.
17 July 2pm Historical walk around Logierait from church.
26 Aug - 2 Sept Festival of flowers in Logierait church.
The church will be open to the general public each Tuesday from Easter until the end of the Flower Festival, 10.00am-12 noon and 2.00pm-4.00pm.
For further information of all these events please contact the Clerk of the Church Board, Miss Annora Fraser on 01796 482517.
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