Pascha, Not Paganism: A Direct Answer to the Claim That “Easter Is Pagan” A biblical, historical, and practical defense of the Resurrection feast rooted in Passover—not paganism Quick Overview (Key […]
Pascha, Not Paganism: Why Easter Is Not Pagan
Category: Literature
Jeremiah in Ireland: Proof from the Bible and the Irish Annals
Jeremiah in Ireland Proof from the Bible and the Irish Annals by John E. Wall One of the most beloved stories of traditional literature written by those who support the […]
Entering Holy Lent: Fasting with the Bride Awaiting the Bridegroom
A Holy Lent Begins In Prayerful Agreement with All Christendom Beloved in Christ, As we enter the sacred fast of Lent, we do so not in isolation, but in agreement […]
The Lord’s Prayer by Number, and the Forgotten Discipline of Embodied Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer by Number Paternosters, Cross-Vigils, and the Forgotten Discipline of Embodied Prayer Modern Christians are accustomed to hearing phrases like “say five Our Fathers” or “ten Hail Marys.” […]
From Troy to Britain: Joseph of Arimathea, Anna, Cadwalladr, and the Sacred Genealogies of Early Britain
From Troy to Britain: Joseph of Arimathea, Anna, Cadwalladr, and the Sacred Genealogies of Early Britain Across medieval Britain, Wales, and continental Europe, a remarkable convergence of royal, ecclesiastical, and […]
Begotten by His Will With the Word of Truth: Firstfruits, Spiritual Birth, and the Calling of God
James 1:18 — “Of His own will begat He us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.” We must be born […]
Cross-Vigil in Celtic Orthodoxy: Sources, Theology, and Practice
The Crosfigell or Cross-Vigil in Celtic Orthodoxy Sources, Theology, and Practice The early Irish crosfigell—usually rendered cross-vigil—is one of the most striking bodily prayers in the Celtic Christian tradition. It […]
The Biblical Light Has Come: Why December 25 Belongs to Christ — Even If He Was Born at Tabernacles
THE BIBLICAL LIGHT HAS COME: Why December 25 Belongs to Christ — Even If He Was Born at Tabernacles (the inversion, “the shadow of things to come…”, the photo negative) […]
Christian Moral Tradition & National Identity in Ukraine and Russia
Christian Moral Tradition & the Civilizational Divide Between Ukrainians and Russians A Western response to points raised at the Kyiv seminar and requested for wider English circulation At Kyiv National […]
The Celtic–Piast Royal Continuum
The Celtic–Piast Royal Continuum Rivers, dynasties, and a Western heart in Ukraine Table of contents (for readers’ convenience only):The Western Heart of Rus’ · Rivers as a Civilizational Spine · […]
Celto-Saxon Confederation — Restoring an Ancient Alliance
Celto-Saxon Confederation Christian Heritage, Kingdom Economics, & Cultural Cooperation The Celto-Saxon Confederation is a living coalition of families, churches, historical societies, heritage communities, and traditional orders across the Celtic and […]
Pastoral Handout for the Advent Season
A reminder as we enter the holy season of preparation and expectation Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we enter into the sacred season of Advent, the Church calls […]
ADVENT IN THE HISTORIC CHURCH: THE INCARNATION, THE CELTIC TRADITION, AND THE CONTINUITY OF SACRED TIME
ADVENT IN THE HISTORIC CHURCH: THE INCARNATION, THE CELTIC TRADITION, AND THE CONTINUITY OF SACRED TIME Institute of Theology — Celtic Orthodox Church / Priory of Salem INTRODUCTION The following […]
Why Confession (and Repentance) Was Central to the Original Celtic Church
Restoring the Penitential Heart of Celtic Orthodoxy Recovering the Confessional Foundation of the Western and Celtic Liturgies I. The Danger of “Starting Over” A new generation seeks to start over […]
Is It Scriptural to Use the Prayer Rope (or Rosary)?
Is It Scriptural to Use the Prayer Rope (or Rosary)? A Biblical, Israelite, and Apostolic Defense of Counted Prayer, Remembrance, and Ceaseless Praise Most objections to the prayer rope (chotki) […]
Prayer to Jesus in Scripture and Tradition
Prayer to Jesus in Scripture and Tradition The Church’s prayers, both liturgical and personal, are profoundly Christ-centered. From the rising of the sun to its going down, believers invoke the […]
The Origin and Continuity of Prayer Beads and Knots Across Christendom
The Origin and Continuity of Prayer Beads and Knots Across Christendom Second Article in the Jesus Prayer & Prayer Rope Seriesby St Andrew’s OCC / Rev. Dr. Stephen M. K. […]
🕊 Watchman News Syndicates: Linking Heritage, Sovereignty & Truth in the Modern Age
🕊 Watchman News Syndicates: Linking Heritage, Sovereignty & Truth in the Modern Age Watchman News Syndicates connects readers to trusted independent sources that cut through global noise — emphasizing moral […]
Local Reciprocity, Fragmented Loyalties, and the Political Vacuum That Totalitarianism Exploited
Local Reciprocity, Fragmented Loyalties, and the Political Vacuum That Totalitarianism Exploited Before the rise of modern nationalism, loyalty within the German lands was rooted in local reciprocity. Service, taxation, honor, […]
Restoring Lawful Guardianship: A Call to the English People and the Templar Heirs
Restoring Lawful Guardianship: A Call to the English People and the Templar Heirs (In memory of Rhiannon Whyte — Walsall, England)BBC: “Man jailed for murdering Walsall woman Rhiannon Whyte” I. […]
The Four Kinetons/Kingtons of the Ardens: Vicecomital Nobility and Templar Co-Administration in Warwickshire
The Four Kinetons/Kingtons of the Ardens: Vicecomital Nobility and Templar Co-Administration in Warwickshire By Dr Stephen M. K. Brunswick, Ph.D., Th.D. (Priory of Salem – St Andrew’s OCC Educational Series […]
Receiving the Word: How Meditation(repetition) Makes the Word Effectual
Receiving the Word: How Meditation Makes the Word Effectual By St. Andrew’s Orthodox Celtic Church Introduction: When Hearing Becomes Receiving In the parable of the sower, Christ said that the […]
The Knights Templar in Poland: The Piast Monarchs and the Silesian Frontier
The Knights Templar in Poland: The Piast Monarchs and the Silesian Frontier (Expanded Edition) Introduction Long before the dissolution of the Knights Templar in France, Poland had already become one […]
💥 How Creatine Supports Methylation — and Why It Matters for Energy, Mood, and Longevity
We often think of creatine as just a supplement for athletes — something that helps with muscle performance, gym strength, and recovery. But there’s another side to creatine that’s far […]
The Jesus Prayer in the Celtic Church: An Ancient Link to the East
The Jesus Prayer in the Celtic Church: An Ancient Link to the East Introduction: Reclaiming an Ancient Prayer The Jesus Prayer, often associated with the monastic tradition of Mount Athos […]