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: Celtic Church Roots
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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 […]
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) […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Tassel of Covenant Faithfulness
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 […]
Britain’s Ancient Orthodox Heritage: A Living Tradition, Not a Modern Conversion
Britain’s Ancient Orthodox Heritage: A Living Tradition, Not a Modern Conversion Featured Articles from CelticOrthodoxy.com For a detailed exploration of the intricate relations between Western and Eastern traditions: Catholic-Orthodox History […]
Recovering True Orthodoxy: Scripture Teaching, Not Merely Cultural Sentiment
Introduction: A Call Back to the Word True Orthodoxy has always been rooted in the faithful study, teaching, and living out of the Holy Scriptures. Yet in recent decades, particularly […]
Saint John’s Day and the Sacred Rhythms of Light, Fire, and Harvest
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 […]
The Celtic Church of Wales – extensive book – Free in PDF
A great book on the early Celtic Church—which we are working to republish—is featured below. In it, many questions are answered, such as why around 120 bishops convened under Archbishop […]
The Gothic Church Legacy from Crimea to Sweden: Dynasties, Runes, and Orthodox Continuity
The Gothic Church Legacy from Crimea to Sweden: Dynasties, Runes, and Orthodox Continuity Introduction Far from being extinguished with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Church of the […]
The Norse-Gaelic Influence in Kievan Rus and the Celtic Church Legacy
The Norse-Gaelic Influence in Kievan Rus and the Celtic Church Legacy IntroductionThe development of Kievan Rus and its major cities, especially Kiev, has traditionally been narrated as a Scandinavian-Viking story. […]