A work of art attributed to a single monk in the early 8th century AD has survived for over 1,300 years as a testament to faith and devotion. The Lindisfarne Gospels, created around 715-720 AD, is an illuminated manuscript blending Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Mediterranean art styles. Monks in scriptoria meticulously copied and decorated sacred texts on vellum using quill pens as an act of worship. Their dedication preserved classical knowledge and Christian scripture through tumultuous times, layi