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 inversion, “the shadow of things to come…”, the photo negative) […]
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 Institute of Theology — Celtic Orthodox Church / Priory of Salem INTRODUCTION The following […]
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)? 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 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 Second Article in the Jesus Prayer & Prayer Rope Seriesby St Andrew’s OCC / Rev. Dr. Stephen M. K. […]
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 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 […]
The Persistence of Prayer: Repetition as Faith, Not Vanity By St. Andrew’s Orthodox Celtic Church Introduction: Yom Kippur and Covenant Prayers In ancient Israel on the high holy day of Atonement […]
From the Torah’s tassel to the Christian prayer rope, the sign of remembrance anchors us in Christ — the Word made flesh, the Lawgiver, and the One who began with […]
📘 Three Types of Prayer: Ask, Demand, and Worship Why Not All “Prayer” Is the Same — and Why It Matters 🔍 Introduction: The New Testament doesn’t treat all prayer […]
A Biblical Framework for Honoring the Seasons The celebration of June 24—the Nativity of St. John the Baptist—has endured across many ages and cultures. While some have tied it to […]
Full Communion with the Evangelical Apostolic Church Diocese Orthodox Church of the Culdees and Archbishop John P. Johnston Introduction The Orthodox Church of the Culdees (OCC), under the primacy of […]
Saint David of Wales, the Culdees, and the True Meaning of the ‘Lord’s Way’: A Defense of Celtic Sabbath Observance A small expose on the topic covered by Dr […]
The Didache, one of the earliest Christian texts, serves as a foundational guide for believers seeking structured spiritual and community life. Its principles align closely with the traditions of the […]
Women’s Offices in OCC: The Role of Deaconesses & Abbesses Historical Background: Women in the Celtic Church Women played a significant role in the early Celtic Church, serving as seers, […]
Chapter 12 from the book “Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith” CONCLUSION God promised to keep a faithful remnant of Israel as His bride—a people who […]
Regarding Repentance in the Celtic Church: Why Confession (and Repentance) Was Central to the Original Celtic Church The below is taken from the Appendix of a book by Rev Dr […]
The Orthodox Identity of the British Church and Anglicanism This document explores the foundational argument that the British Church and Anglicanism are inherently Orthodox, rooted in apostolic continuity, doctrinal integrity, […]
Herein you may read a great history on this part of the Irish Celtic (Orthodox Culdee) church. Download free pdf copy of The Life and Works of St Aengus (the […]
Welcome to the PDF E-Book page for the Life of St Columba, or Amra of Columba. The greatest relic of St Columba. Saint Columba was reputed as a founder of […]
Another example of the local independent nature of the Culdees institutions, was shown in their various implementations of the Rule of Chrodegang. Below is a review of the rules themselves. […]
The Cele Dei Litany from Dunkeld translated by Peter Farrington A litany used at the ancient monastery of Dunkeld, which was accustomed to be sung together at public processions of […]