Category: Christian Worship / Liturgy

Pastoral Handout for the Advent Season

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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

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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

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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)?

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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

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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

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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(repetition) Makes the Word Effectual

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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

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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

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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 […]

The Tassel of Covenant Faithfulness

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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

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📘 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 […]

Saint John’s Day and the Sacred Rhythms of Light, Fire, and Harvest

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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, OCC and Archbishop John P. Johnston

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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

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  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 and the Culdees: A Guide for Christian Guilds and Self-Sustaining Communities

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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

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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, […]

“CONCLUSION” – from “Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith”

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  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 […]

Renewing the Ancient Call to Repentance

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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

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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, […]

Amra Of St Columba – 6th Century Poem on Life of Columba, an Early Culdee Church Father

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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 […]

The Orthodox Order of the Culdees, the Rule of St Maelruan +792AD

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The purer ancient Rule of St Maelruan The rule for the Culdees of Armagh, drawn up by Maelruan, abbot of Tamhlacht (Tallaght), who died in the year 792. The full […]

Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, Online and Print Versions

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Volumes 1-7 of the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters.  From the Orthodox Church of the Culdees library. The online versions. We can also suggest publishers […]