From the Torah’s tassel to the Christian prayer rope, the sign of remembrance anchors us in Christ — the Word made flesh, the Lawgiver, and the One who began with “Hear, O Israel” when asked the greatest commandment(Mar 12:29). Introduction One of the simplest yet most enduring commandments of the Torah is the making of […]
📘 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 […]
A Biblical Framework for Honoring the Seasons The celebration of June 24—the Nativity of St. John the Baptist—has endured across many ages and cultures. While some have tied it to solstice traditions or misunderstood it through the lens of paganism, Scripture offers a far deeper vision. As Psalm 19 says, “The heavens declare the glory […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From the Appendix to the book “Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith” Section 5: Renewing the Ancient Call to Repentance Reintegrating the Full Practice of Confession in Liturgical Life I. The Ancient Mandate: A Shared Heritage From the earliest days of Christianity, repentance has been recognized as the essential prerequisite for […]
The Orthodox Identity of the British Church and Anglicanism This document explores the foundational argument that the British Church and Anglicanism are inherently Orthodox, rooted in apostolic continuity, doctrinal integrity, and liturgical validity. The British Church is not seeking recognition but reasserting its historical and theological identity as an Orthodox jurisdiction since the earliest centuries. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Cele Dei Litany from Dunkeld translated by Peter Farrington A litany used at the ancient monastery of Dunkeld, which was accustomed to be sung together at public processions of the Keledei, called Culdees. A skeptical analysis follows from the Preface of Forbes’ Kalendars of Scottish Saints. Other analysis by our institute shows the more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE GLOBAL WARMING OF CHRIST. Praising Him at all times, melt the devil. God will melt the elements “with fervent heat”. This coming heat doesn’t come from our sun . However it says we will all be like day stars at his coming, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith […]
1John 5:7 “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” By Dr Stephen MK Brunswick This message is to help provide insight into the workings of God in the life of the believer. It helps to know how close His […]
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 […]
Celtic Orthodox, Preserving Trumpets Feasts in their liturgies Heralding Christ’s soon return to His covenant True Israel people! For our Brethren now celebrating Christ’s soon return, maybe it will be TODAY, this Holy Day and New Moon day (1st day of the 7th Month). As Christ was foretold will return in Glory and we appear […]
WE NEED TO PRAY AND TO FAST FOR THESE TIMES WE ARE IN Christ said we would do the fasting again as the Pharisees did often. Confession and Repentance are key parts. We have several Penitent Psalms that can be done, and help guides in the prayer book. If you don’t keep Lent, […]
Dear Friend, Please enjoy this highly uplifting book that expounds upon the value and origins of our English liturgy (Book of Common Prayer). This PDF is now in public domain (as it was published in 1917) and so is freely re-distributable such as found below. You can best get it as a book in print from amazon […]
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