The Church Corrected Both Extremes Historic Boundaries on Devotion to Mary and the Saints How the Early Church, East and West, Defended Intercession While Condemning Idolatry, Superstition, Exaggeration, and the Rejection of Legitimate Honor Discussions about the saints and the Blessed Virgin Mary often become trapped between two extremes. On one side are Christians who […]
The Communion of Saints in Early Christian and Celtic Worship Heavenly Communion, Intercession, Invocation, and the Historical Boundaries of Devotion Article Sections This study is divided into four major parts. You may read straight through or return directly to the portion of the study you wish to examine. Part I — The Foundation: One […]
Walking With the Saints The Communion of Saints in the Celtic Orthodox Church “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.” — Ephesians 1:18 “Ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto […]
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 […]
1,000 British & Celtic Saints Before Augustine: Free PDF Catalogue of the Ancient Celtic Church The Orthodox Church of the Culdees is pleased to release a newly expanded historical catalogue documenting the principal Saints of the ancient British and Celtic Churches before the arrival of Augustine of Canterbury. Download the free PDF here: https://celticorthodoxy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Celtic-Saints-Before-Augustine.pdf This […]
Why the Celtic Orthodox Church Is Neither Old Calendar nor New Calendar “Do you follow the Old Calendar or the New Calendar?” It is one of the most common questions we receive. Ironically, it is also a question that does not really apply to the historic Celtic Orthodox Church. The modern “Old Calendar” versus “New […]
From Mount Athos to Celtic Orthodoxy: Restoring Daily Scripture Teaching in the Orthodox Church The daily reading of Holy Scripture remains at the heart of Orthodox monastic life on Mount Athos. Across the Orthodox world, one of the most beautiful signs of renewal is the return to daily Scripture teaching. Not merely occasional sermons, not […]
90 New Testament Verses Showing That Faith Without Works Is Dead 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List The New Testament teaches that salvation is by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. […]
80 New Testament Verses About Overcoming the World, the Flesh, and the Devil 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List The New Testament teaches that the Christian life involves real spiritual conflict. Believers are called […]
100 New Testament Verses Showing That True Conversion Produces a New Life 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List The New Testament teaches that conversion is not merely a change of opinion, but a change […]
70 New Testament Verses About Holiness and Sanctification 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List The New Testament teaches that Christians are not merely forgiven, but also called to holiness and sanctification. To be sanctified […]
80 New Testament Verses About Confession, Forgiveness, and Cleansing 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List The New Testament teaches not only that Christians must repent and forsake sin, but also that God has provided […]
100 New Testament Verses About Keeping Christ’s Commandments 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List The New Testament repeatedly teaches that love for Christ is not merely a feeling, an idea, or a verbal profession. […]
100 New Testament Verses About Walking in the Spirit Rather Than the Flesh 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List The New Testament does not merely warn Christians against sin; it also teaches how victory […]
100 New Testament Verses Against Continuing in Sin 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List One of the most frequently repeated themes in the New Testament is that Christians are not to continue in sin. […]
100 New Testament Verses Showing That Saving Faith Produces Obedience 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology 100 Bible Verses Showing That Genuine Faith Produces Obedience, Good Works, Holiness, and Perseverance in Christ. Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the Scripture List One of […]
70 New Testament Verses That Say Repentance Is Required 100% New Testament Theology A Scripture Study Prepared by the Priory of Salem Institute of Theology Quick Navigation: Click Here to Jump Directly to the 70 Scriptures Repentance is one of the most universally accepted doctrines in historic Christianity. Whether one examines the ancient catechumen process […]
Blaming Jews or the Church? What does God say about your position and identity? A reflection from the Priory of Salem – Institute of Theology In many modern religious and political arguments, people are often pushed into narrow categories. Some say, “the Church is the problem.” Others say, “the Jews are the problem.” Still others […]
The Biblical Sabbath Week Was Never Reset: Scripture, History, and the Modern Calendar Theories By Dr. Stephen M.K. Brunswick, ThD, PhD The Continuous Biblical Week — Before Getting Lost in Calendar Theories In recent decades, small groups on the internet have begun promoting increasingly complicated theories concerning the Biblical calendar. Some teach that the […]
Biblical Prayer to “The God of Our Fathers” Covenant Prayer, Heavenly Worship, and the Saints in Biblical Christianity “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may […]
Prayer for the Departed in the Celtic Church and Early Christianity Eucharistic Remembrance, the Diptychs, Resurrection Hope, and the Continuing Communion of the Church One of the most beautiful survivals of ancient Christian prayer is preserved within the classical English liturgical tradition: “And we also bless Thy holy Name for all Thy servants departed this […]
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 […]
The Stowe Missal and the Question of Direct Saint-Petition A Manuscript-Critical Reassessment Preface: Context and Purpose of This Study This study forms part of a broader investigation titled: ➡️ “Heavenly Participation in Early Christian Liturgy: Praise, Protection, and the Origins of Saintly Petition”(see: Heavenly Participation in Early Christian Liturgy) The purpose of this article is […]
From the High Kings of Ireland to the Milesian Origins The Ancient Genealogical Traditions of the Gaels 1. Introduction: The Depth of Irish Royal Genealogy Among the nations of medieval Europe, few preserved genealogical traditions as extensive as those of Ireland. From early monastic scriptoria to later compilations, Irish scholars maintained long lines of descent […]