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 […]
One of the most repeated statements in modern discussions of Orthodox theology is that “the Orthodox Church does not believe in original sin.” It is often presented as though this were one of the great dividing lines between Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Christianity. Historically, however, the matter is considerably more nuanced. The question is not […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heavenly Participation in Early Christian Liturgy: Praise, Protection, and the Origins of Saintly Petition Heavenly Participation in Early Christian Liturgy: Praise, Protection, and the Origins of Saintly Petition Introduction: Recovering the Language of the Early Church The communion of saints stands as one of the most profound and yet often simplified doctrines of the Christian […]
Celtic Orthodox Rules of the Culdees The Celtic Orthodox Rules of the Culdees preserve one of the most ancient streams of Western Orthodox Christian discipline: prayer, work, fasting, sacred study, charity, obedience, Sabbath reverence, and the ordered life of the Church. These early Culdee Fathers and Celtic Orthodox Church Fathers show that the Celtic Church […]
The Historic Celtic Church and Today’s Orthodox Church of the Culdees The Living Celtic Orthodox Tradition: Featured Documentary The Celtic Orthodox Church, also known as the Orthodox Church of the Culdees, is a living continuation and restoration of the ancient Celtic Church tradition. This page is a central guide to Celtic Orthodoxy, the historic Celtic […]
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 Points at a Glance) 1. Pascha = Passover fulfilled in Christ — not a pagan feast — The Resurrection celebration comes directly from the biblical […]
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.” Today these sound casual—almost symbolic. (These are remnants from Biblical, historical, devout traditions. ) But long before later Marian devotions developed, the Church already counted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 within many Eastern Orthodox communities in the West, there has been a troubling neglect of this foundational aspect. Scripture teaching, especially for the laity, has […]
The recognition of sacramental validity within the Western Church prior to the Great Schism of 1054 is an important historical fact that sheds light on current debates over Orthodox-Catholic relations. The Orthodox Church today recognizes that England and its kings were Orthodox before the Norman invasion (which coincided with the Great Schism). This acknowledgment challenges […]
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, and liturgical validity. The British Church is not seeking recognition but reasserting its historical and theological identity as an Orthodox jurisdiction since the earliest centuries. […]
Textbook from our Institute of Theology Insights into the Liturgy and Ritual of the Celtic Church. Warren uses proof of documented liturgy to back up his claims. download pdf
From our series on clean and unclean 1. Spiritual, Biblical and Scientific Reasons of Clean and Unclean Meats 2. The Adverse Influence of Pork Consumption on Health by Dr Reckeweg M.D. 3. Authoritative quotes showing how the true Orthodox Celts detested pork consumption Dietary Laws in the True Orthodox and Catholic Apostolic Church […]