Category: Celtic Church Roots

British Israel Celtic Church Roots found in the Anglican, Catholic, East and Western Orthodox teachings. A place to get more books on the topic. Consider joining our book club to get the up-to-date regular mailings.

The Life and Works of St Aengus (the Culdee) Hagiographus

Herein you may read a great history on this part of the Irish Celtic (Orthodox Culdee) church. Download free pdf copy of The Life and Works of St Aengus (the Culdee) Hagiographus by O’Hanlon. A reprint from https://celtic.press The book goes in great detail on what is called the Martyrology of Oengus the Culdee or […]

Culdee / Spouses of God Prophecy: Céilí Dé meaning Spouse of God

Céilí Dé or Céli Dé means “spouse of God” or “companion of God” in ancient Celtic / Irish. Jowett maintained in his book “Drama of the Lost Disciples” that for the First Century forwards the church was called Culdee and not Christian (As is established the First Century church was indeed British, incl. Ireland and […]

A Few “Separatist Culdee” Books on 2nd Century St Elfanus and his King Lucius

Numerous scholars have highlighted the push-back of the Celtic church against Rome. The Irish Primate / Bishop Ussher also wrote well on this topic in the 17th Century (which was also recognized in the era King Charles the Martyr restored the office of the Culdees as direct successors of the schools established by St Patrick). […]

1st Century Irish Druids Incorporated Hebrew Christianity at Glastonbury Under Direction of the King of Ulster

In the 1922 Cambridge printed book titled, “St. Joseph at Arimathea at Glastonbury” written by the Vicar of Glastonbury, Reverend Smithett Lewis, it says that as early as 48 AD Conor Macnessa, the King of Ulster sent all of his druidic priests to the Isle of Avalon on a special mission to write down all […]

St Elfan Avalonius, 2nd Century Welsh Saint, comm. January 1st and Sept 26

Sermon broadcasted January 1st, 2024: https://youtube.com/live/5UaT3L_K7hg Here is another great lesson regarding the early Celtic Saints (we document over 1,000 more Saints which are officially honored by the Orthodox, as Saints who had flourished in their ministries before Augustine came to Britain). Enjoy today’s commemoration of the Classic Welsh Saint Elfan this January 1st and […]

Tracing Our Ancestors (British Israel book of the month)

For our British Israel book club subscribers (local or online members), the book of the month is “Tracing Our Ancestors” by Frederick Haberman. Freely available for download below. Contact us if you wish to order copies https://celticorthodoxy.com As Paul told the Greeks: “do not be ignorant that your ancestors were with crossed the red sea” […]

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

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 Church of the Culdees (Scottish and Irish church). A main takeaway from this poem outlining his life, was that he went to heaven every […]

Triads of Wales – OCC E-Book Library Content

Herein you may find the English text of the Triads of Wales. (You may also find a copy of the more detailed “Ancient laws of Cambria” (book online in PDF) : containing the institutional triads of Dyvnwal Moelmud, the laws of Howel the Good, triadical commentaries, code of education, and the hunting laws of Wales; […]

On Culdees Implementing the Rule of Chrodegang

Another example of the local independent nature of the Culdees institutions, was shown in their various implementations of the Rule of Chrodegang. Below is a review of the rules themselves. The Chrodegang Rules were based on the Benedictine Monasticism (which later gained a broader implementation in the schools of the Culdees). We know some local […]

King Gregor, Founder of the MacGregor’s Clan, Protector of the Culdees

Giric, King of Scots, of Northern Pictland, Fortune (AKA King Gregor, or “Gregory the Great”) Mural at Edinburg Castle (1 of 2 depicting Eochaid and Giric at the center) Royal Protector of the Culdees, Founder of the Pictish Clan Dynasty of the MacGregors Giric or Gregor mac Dungal was crowned as King of the Scots […]

Short Review: “The Culdee Church of Ireland and Scotland” by Dr Moore

Free PDF book on British Israel and the Celtic Church, as widely understood 150 years ago. Note: Attn Priory of Salem students, don’t forget to send in your book reviews and keep on top of past readings. Best to send in your book reviews or summaries on a regular basis to stay in good standing. […]

A. D. 906. Special Mission of Scotland – Synod of Scone – A Tenth Century Reformation.

A most telling Chapter on the role the Culdees played in all churches of North West Europe. HISTORY OF THE SCOTTISH NATION by J.A. Wylie VOLUME 3 CHAPTER 6 A. D. 906. SPECIAL MISSION OF SCOTLAND- SYNOD OF SCONE- A TENTH CENTURY REFORMATION. GOING aside from the noise of battles, let us withdraw for a brief space into […]

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

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 chapters of the rule goes into practical usage day to day as well as annual. This rule has been affirmed by 1600s-1900s historians that it […]

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

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 of enhanced printed versions if you inquire.  Here you may find all seven volumes in one place. For those who want to know the meat […]

The Orthodox Church at Ireland (Celtic Orthodox inspiration of the Saxon Anglican church).

It’s tragic that so many say that the Orthodox Church had not come to Ireland prior to the 1960s (when the new definition of Orthodox / world council of churches version, dominated by actual Bolshevist & Soviet installed bishops, when they had finally arrived in Ireland)! However the Benedictine order is considered Orthodox, as predating […]

Additional Journals and Booklets on the British Israel topic

In addition to the journals we mentioned at “British Israelism” Teaching in All Generations of Christendom and referencing the article by the late Pastor Alan Campbell, “The True and Noble Origins of the Anglo-Israel Message”, we’d like to make you aware of several more published by Sacred Truth Ministries. Watchmen of Israel, first printed 1921, Boston, Mass (STM […]

“The Race of Christians” a phrase embraced by the persecuted early church Martyrs.

“The Race of Christians” a phrase embraced by the persecuted early church Martyrs. (Transcript released notes for the topic broadcasted on “Our Father’s Business”. A message by Dr Stephen MK Brunswick.) The early Saints gladly used the terminology used by their persecutors, called “the Race of Christians” to refer to their physical genealogy/genetics (or Gentry). […]

King Arthur, Glastonbury and Joseph of Arimathea Connections

About half of the the below content was covered on our LIVE weekly broadcast “Our Father’s Business“. The rest of the content, including a section on the First Century British Saints will come out in our next message. Stay tuned for the booklet to be re-published entitled “130 Celebrated British Saints before the arrival of […]

Celtic / Scottish Knights Templar

Celtic establishments of our Templar Order. For sincere inquirers, please Apply for membership. Topics: + Scottish Templar + Scottish land charters and titles prove the continuance. + Henry Sinclair + The Charter of Transmission + Founded a generation before Roman endorsement + East and West Rites used equally + Scottish Catholic represented a purer Protestantism […]

Remembering St Ethilwald, Composer of the Lindisfarne Gospels’ Artwork

As we repeatedly remember, Biblical artwork is commanded by God, we have another day to celebrate our great God of Israel, in His work through His obedient people. He is known in the glory of His Saints, His body of Christ (as is taught as all in full communion with the church, of which, his […]

“British Israelism” Teaching in All Generations of Christendom

A study of the Celtic church shows a lot of proof of the continuity of the Celto-Saxon Israel doctrine. Pastor Dan Gayman of COI gave a great sermon on this topic. You can watch this video for free on Rumble at: https://rumble.com/v23vems-our-genetic-israelite-heritage-by-pastor-dan-gayman.html Note: COI has moved to Rumble, as Youtube started censoring the content on very […]

Affinity Between the Hebrew and Celtic Languages (AKA Races)

The booklet was dedicated to the Queen’s chief medical officer, and Director General of the Medical department for the Navy, with this letter. A great area of physiological study being the facts that we refer to races and groups of people by their language. On first check he discovered 450 words in Hebrew have the […]

Animated Map of the Migrations of the 12 Tribes of Israel To Europe, to Music

Short picture map documentary about the migration of the Israelites throughout their history …. it’s provable by history, archeology, language & other means. If you don’t know this it’s well worth taking the few min. to watch this …. no words, just graphics & beautiful music!! Thousands of books are available on this topic of […]

Happy St Columbanus Day (Irish Apostle of Europe)

In commemoration of the great Saint that brought 12 Culdee Irish Priests to Europe, and converted the Continent, let us remember him as we do our standard evening prayers. The Celtic prayer of Saint Columbanus used in the standard (Episcopal) Evening Service: A prayer for light Grant us, Lord, the lamp of charity which never […]

Happy Scottish St Margaret’s Day! Great Time to Witness about The Biblical Saturday Sabbath

Wishing you a Happy Scottish remembrance day of Saint Margaret, from the Orthodox Church of the Culdees. Scottish festival held every November 16th, (A Great Time to Witness about The Biblical Saturday Sabbath) Margretmas! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Margaret_of_Scotland.                       She arguably accomplished more than any before her to conform the […]