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 […]
The Rule of Saint Comgall Saint Comgall, founder of the monastery of Bangor, was trained by St Finnian and became a disciple of St Tigernach of Clones. He instructed several great Culdees including St Columbanus. The Rule of Comgall, as referred to by Saint Adamnan, exists as handed down, in a text from the late […]
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 […]
Corpus of Electronic Texts Edition Achtergronddetails en bibliografische informatie Monks 'Rules Auteur: Columbanus Hibernus Bestandsbeschrijving GSM Walker vertaald door GSM Walker Elektronische uitgave samengesteld door Marcos Balé Gefinancierd door University College, Cork en professor Marianne McDonald via het CELT-project 2. Tweede ontwerp, herzien en gecorrigeerd. Omvang van de tekst: 17210 [...]
Culdees’ Abbots, Priests, Monks and even Nuns were married in purity with periods of separation for their courses of services. by Rev Dr Stephen MK Brunswick This topic is validated by the records of Rome in protest against married Celtic Clergy being repugnant to their tradition (although the East also practiced it). However […]
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