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 […]
Restoring the Penitential Heart of Celtic Orthodoxy Recovering the Confessional Foundation of the Western and Celtic Liturgies I. The Danger of “Starting Over” A new generation seeks to start over with imported post-Bolshevik forms of Eastern Orthodoxy, claiming that Celtic Christianity somehow died out. Yet those same voices make pilgrimages to Iona, Lindisfarne, Glastonbury, and […]
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 […]
Leroy Frederick Crouch (1936–1999) Early life and education The late Bishop Rev Leroy Frederick Crouch was born on February 16, 1936, in Santa Barbara, California, to Frank Leroy Crouch and Helene Marie (Pixner) Crouch. He grew up in Southern California. After a Divine encounter at the age of 16 he felt a calling to ministry […]
The Jesus Prayer in the Celtic Church: An Ancient Link to the East Introduction: Reclaiming an Ancient Prayer The Jesus Prayer, often associated with the monastic tradition of Mount Athos and Eastern Orthodoxy, has long been cherished within the Celtic Church as well. Contrary to the assumption that such prayer forms were uniquely Byzantine, the […]
The Eternal Law, the New Covenant, and the Misunderstanding of Love and Liberty by Rev Dr Stephen MK Brunswick, ThD, PhD. Professor, Priory of Salem, Institute of Theology Primace, St Andrew’s and St Joseph’s Orthodox Church of the Culdees https://orthodoxchurch.nl https://celticorthodoxy.com Many today claim, “There are only two commandments now,” as if Christ somehow abolished […]
Britain’s Ancient Orthodox Heritage: A Living Tradition, Not a Modern Conversion Featured Articles from CelticOrthodoxy.com For a detailed exploration of the intricate relations between Western and Eastern traditions: Catholic-Orthodox History and Recognition of Sacraments Between Them For foundational arguments on Britain’s inherent Orthodox identity: The Orthodox Identity of the British Church and Anglicanism For ecclesial […]
📘 Three Types of Prayer: Ask, Demand, and Worship Why Not All “Prayer” Is the Same — and Why It Matters 🔍 Introduction: The New Testament doesn’t treat all prayer as the same. Whether we are asking for help, interceding boldly, or simply worshiping, the Greek text gives us unique terms — and each carries […]
Poland’s First Kings May Belong to a Celtic Royal Dynasty: New DNA Evidence Reveals Ancient Connections to Scotland Before delving deeper, the following reputable articles provide verifiable details—published recently—about the groundbreaking Piast DNA study: June 19, 2025 – Archaeology Magazine: “DNA Study Suggests Surprising Origins of Poland’s First Royal Family” slawomirambroziak.pl June 20, 2025 – […]
A great book on the early Celtic Church—which we are working to republish—is featured below. In it, many questions are answered, such as why around 120 bishops convened under Archbishop St. David during various synods. Yet, some other questions become even greater curiosities, further explored in our broader writings and historical compilations here at St. […]
The Gothic Church Legacy from Crimea to Sweden: Dynasties, Runes, and Orthodox Continuity Introduction Far from being extinguished with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Church of the Goths—originating in the 4th century under Bishop Ulfilas—left behind a trail of liturgical, architectural, and dynastic legacy from the Black Sea to the Baltic. With […]
The Norse-Gaelic Influence in Kievan Rus and the Celtic Church Legacy IntroductionThe development of Kievan Rus and its major cities, especially Kiev, has traditionally been narrated as a Scandinavian-Viking story. Yet a deeper layer emerges when considering the hybridized nature of the Norse colonies in Ireland and their transformation into Christianized polities. The Kingdom of […]
The Celtic Church in Kiev: Culdees, Chrodegang, and the Continental Expansion Introduction Most people believe the Celtic Church faded into obscurity in the 7th century, overrun by Saxon advances and subsumed into Roman rites. But this is a historical oversight. The Celtic Church continued to flourish on the European continent (not just in Wales, Scotland […]
The Guelph Dynasty and the Enduring Protection of the Celtic Church of Columbanus I. Introduction The legacy of the Celtic Church founded by St. Columbanus and his Irish companions in the 6th–7th centuries shaped the religious landscape of Merovingian and Carolingian Europe. This church, grounded in Johannine tradition through Polycarp and Polycrates, stood apart […]
Full Communion with the Evangelical Apostolic Church Diocese Orthodox Church of the Culdees and Archbishop John P. Johnston Introduction The Orthodox Church of the Culdees (OCC), under the primacy of Dr. Stephen MK Brunswick, affirms its full communion with the Evangelical Apostolic Church Diocese led by Patriarch Archbishop John P. Johnston (https://eacdiocese.org). This relationship was […]
Article 2 Segment from “Saint David of Wales, the Culdees, and the True Meaning of the ‘Lord’s Way’: A Defense of Celtic Sabbath Observance” as from the book wider book on the topic. Newsletter by Dr Stephen MK Brunswick is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free […]
Saint David of Wales, the Culdees, and the True Meaning of the ‘Lord’s Way’: A Defense of Celtic Sabbath Observance A small expose on the topic covered by Dr Stephen MK Brunswick ThD, PhD “Saturday Rest: the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith”, page 35-36. Lord’s Way, Not Lord’s Day, proven The life and ecclesiastical […]
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 […]
Dr. Edward DeVries: His Life, Work, and Theological Legacy A Distinguished Preacher, Educator, and Historian Dr. Edward R. DeVries was a distinguished preacher, educator, and historian, whose multifaceted career left an indelible mark on Christian education and Southern heritage. Born in the late 1960s, Dr. DeVries dedicated his life to ministry, scholarship, and the preservation […]
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 Tabernacle’s Journey and the Prophetic Restoration of Ephraim: From Shiloh to Gibeon to Jerusalem The history of the Tabernacle and the altar of burnt offering is a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in biblical history. Many people associate these sacred articles solely with Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. However, their journey from Shiloh (the tribe […]
Women’s Offices in OCC: The Role of Deaconesses & Abbesses Historical Background: Women in the Celtic Church Women played a significant role in the early Celtic Church, serving as seers, abbesses, and spiritual leaders. Unlike the more hierarchical Roman Church, the Celtic Christian tradition embraced a monastic structure that allowed for strong female leadership. This […]
Last Sabbath Dr Brunswick presented this book to the British Israel book club(A monthly meetup group that discusses the inspirational truths of Israel being mainly the European Christian Nations of God). Every week we encourage a few to present reports on British Israel related books (and sometimes articles). Read online the POPULAR HISTORY “Story of […]
Chapter 12 from the book “Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith” CONCLUSION God promised to keep a faithful remnant of Israel as His bride—a people who would continually observe the Sabbath of YAHWEH. The Sabbath is only one of many signs or “marks” of His true people, who are destined to […]
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