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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Historic Celtic Church and Today’s Orthodox Church of the Culdees The Living Celtic Orthodox Tradition: Featured Documentary Watch this short documentary introduction to the Celtic Orthodox Church, the Orthodox Church of the Culdees, and the living spiritual tradition of the ancient Celtic Church. It introduces the saints, liturgy, prayer life, household worship, Sabbath reverence, […]
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 […]