Label: Western Orthodox

Recovering True Orthodoxy: Scripture Teaching, Not Merely Cultural Sentiment

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 […]

Order of Culdees Twelve Beatuses (Blessings)

The Twelve Beatuses as sung by the Culdees during the daily Psalms at the canonical hours. The twelve blessings or beatuses are a series of blessings that begin with the word “beatus”, which means “blessed” or “happy” in Latin. They are found in various sources of Christian literature, such as the Bible, the writings of […]

Hours of Prayer (A Collection of Private Devotions) English Orthodox Liturgy of 1560

English Orthodox Liturgical supplement of 1560. A Collection of Private Devotions: In the practice of The Ancient Church called The Hours of Prayer as they were after this manner published by authority of Queen Elizabeth, 1560. Taken out of the Holy Scriptures, the ancient Fathers, and the Divine Service of our own church. Reprint from […]