Microplastic Detox: Can Zeolite Help Remove Heavy Metals, PFAS and Microplastics from the Body? Article by NTA International www.ntawellness.com Microplastics have moved from an environmental concern to a human-health question. Plastic particles have been detected in human blood and tissues, while researchers continue to investigate their potential effects on oxidative stress, inflammation, metabolism and immune […]
Choosing Cleaner European Flours: Organic, Ancient Grains & Lower Glyphosate Exposure Many health-conscious consumers are looking beyond conventional flour and seeking organic, heritage, and European-grown grains. While scientific debate continues regarding the full health effects of glyphosate exposure, many people prefer to reduce their intake whenever practical. One area of ongoing research concerns glyphosate’s potential […]
Did God Ever Call Unclean Meats “Clean”? Biblical Dietary Laws, Health, and the Last Days Did God ever truly call unclean meats clean? This study hub brings together our Biblical, Orthodox, historical, and health-related teachings on clean and unclean meats, the Levitical dietary laws, Paul’s teaching to the Gentiles, and the continuing importance of holiness, […]
Scientific Reasons Why “Do Not Boil a Kid in Its Mother’s Milk” Still Teaches Good Theology The commandment, “Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk,” appears three times in the Scriptures: Exodus 23:19, Exodus 34:26, and Deuteronomy 14:21. Because it is repeated, we should not treat it lightly. God does not speak […]
As published in Celto-Saxon Confederation – Christian Heritage & Confederative Studies Some in our circles love reading the books on Heraldry and find the meaning of heritage symbols, or family ensigns, as the Scripture told us to have(encamp under, reckon our families by, etc). A lot of us know about the St Andrew’s banner, the […]
Pascha at Dawn: The Firstfruits, the Resurrection, and the Apostolic Pattern of Worship A Living Tradition Rooted in Scripture Before turning to the Scriptures themselves, it is helpful to begin with the living practice of the Church, because the liturgy preserves what the apostles handed down in a continuous and recognizable form. Among Western traditions, […]
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 unites the cruciform posture with the Lord’s Prayer, Deus in adjutorium, the Gloria Patri, and the Sign of the Cross, offered directionally to the four […]
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 Saxon world — including America, Canada, the British Isles, Germany, the Low Countries, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and the broader diaspora. This is not a new […]
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 us to watchfulness, repentance, fasting, and joyful expectation. Advent is not merely a countdown to December celebrations — it is a spiritual preparation for the […]
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 article is prepared for the curriculum of the Institute of Theology, and is offered publicly for the edification of visitors to CelticOrthodoxy.com. It presents a […]
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 with imported post-Bolshevik forms of Eastern Orthodoxy, claiming that Celtic Christianity somehow died out. Yet those same voices make pilgrimages to Iona, Lindisfarne, Glastonbury, and […]
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) or rosary come from a misunderstanding of Scripture, history, and even the prayer life of Israel.In reality, counted prayer, repeated prayer, and prayer tools are […]
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. Brunswick 1 | From Tassel to Prayer Rope The impulse to mark prayer with a physical sign begins in Scripture itself.The Law of Moses commanded […]
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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. A Nation’s Law Abandoned The brutal killing of Rhiannon Whyte in Walsall revealed more than one man’s depravity — it exposed the collapse of lawful […]
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 more fundamental: its role in methylation, one of the body’s most essential biochemical processes. Understanding how creatine supports methylation can help explain why it’s not […]
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 (Yom Kippur), all of Israel bowed low before the Lord YHWH. The entire nation fasted and prayed unceasingly for the blood of atonement to be […]
The Eternal Law, the New Covenant, and the Misunderstanding of Love and Liberty by Rev Dr Stephen MK Brunswick, ThD, PhD. Professor, Priory of Salem, Institute of Theology Primace, St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s Orthodox Church of the Culdees https://orthodoxchurch.nl https://celticorthodoxy.com Many today claim, “There are only two commandments now,” as if Christ somehow abolished […]
Academic Note The following material is drawn from the core curriculum of St. Andrew’s OCC, Institute of Theology. It is distributed with permission as a preview for prospective students, to raise awareness about the ongoing political and cultural context, and to foster constructive dialogue between professionals on the place of Christian alternatives in a […]
Academic Note The following material is drawn from the core curriculum of St. Andrew’s OCC, Institute of Theology. It is distributed with permission as a preview for prospective students, to raise awareness about the ongoing political and cultural context, and to foster constructive dialogue between professionals on the place of Christian alternatives in a predominantly […]
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 solstice traditions or misunderstood it through the lens of paganism, Scripture offers a far deeper vision. As Psalm 19 says, “The heavens declare the glory […]
The Guelph Dynasty and the Enduring Protection of the Celtic Church of Columbanus I. Introduction The legacy of the Celtic Church founded by St. Columbanus and his Irish companions in the 6th–7th centuries shaped the religious landscape of Merovingian and Carolingian Europe. This church, grounded in Johannine tradition through Polycarp and Polycrates, stood apart […]
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Why the Historical Church Was Enough: A Biblical Response to Mental Health and the Rise of Clinical Psychology Part 1 of 2 I. The Church’s Historical Role in Mental and Emotional Well-Being For millennia, churches have provided counsel, community, and discipline to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. The pastoral system, alongside scriptural teachings, offered spiritual […]
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 Culdees, a unique order within Celtic Christianity, known for their dedication to both spiritual and practical survival. The Didache: A Blueprint for Christian Community The […]