Céilí Dé or Céli Dé means “spouse of God” or “companion of God” in ancient Celtic / Irish. Jowett maintained in his book “Drama of the Lost Disciples” that for the First Century forwards the church was called Culdee and not Christian (As is established the First Century church was indeed British, incl. Ireland and […]
Étiquette : Saints celtiques
Amra Of St Columba – 6th Century Poem on Life of Columba, an Early Culdee Church Father Copy
Welcome to the PDF E-Book page for the Life of St Columba, or Amra of Columba. The greatest relic of St Columba. Saint Columba was reputed as a founder of the Church of the Culdees (Scottish and Irish church). A main takeaway from this poem outlining his life, was that he went to heaven every […]
On Culdees Implementing the Rule of Chrodegang
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
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. This Litany is published in Latin in the Appendix to Kalendars of Scottish Saints by Alexander Penrose Forbes, Bishop of Brechin, […]
A. D. 906. Special Mission of Scotland – Synod of Scone – A Tenth Century Reformation.
A most telling Chapter on the role the Culdees played in all churches of North West Europe. HISTORY OF THE SCOTTISH NATION by J.A. Wylie VOLUME 3 CHAPTER 6 A. D. 906. SPECIAL MISSION OF SCOTLAND- SYNOD OF SCONE- A TENTH CENTURY REFORMATION. GOING aside from the noise of battles, let us withdraw for a brief space into […]
Remembering St Ethilwald, Composer of the Lindisfarne Gospels’ Artwork
Happy St Columbanus Day (Irish Apostle of Europe)
In commemoration of the great Saint that brought 12 Culdee Irish Priests to Europe, and converted the Continent, let us remember him as we do our standard evening prayers. The Celtic prayer of Saint Columbanus used in the standard (Episcopal) Evening Service: A prayer for light Grant us, Lord, the lamp of charity which never […]
Happy Scottish St Margaret’s Day! Great Time to Witness about The Biblical Saturday Sabbath
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 […]
Irish Saints in Great Britain, more knowledge on the Culdees
Irish Saints in Great Britain. A great portion of the Orthodox Church of the Culdees is comprised of the well known Irish Saints. So our libraries would not be complete without several volumes on the topic. Download or Read the full PDF “Irish Saints in Britain”. Freely read it on our website. Let us know […]
“Ireland and the Celtic Church” by George Thomas Stokes Pub 1892
Another great book covering the distinct characteristics of our Orthodox Celtic Church: “Ireland and the Celtic Church” download PDF A History of Ireland from St. Patrick to the English Conquest in 1172 By George Thomas Stokes · 1892 The Orthodox Church of the Culdees is a gathering of the Celtic church from East and West. Culdees in […]
Célébration de saint Eadbert, évêque de Lindisfarne
Aujourd'hui, nous avons fêté Saint Eadbert. Quel grand évêque de Lindisfarne. Je veux vous exhorter à être encouragé par les exploits passés des saints qui nous ont précédés. C'est ainsi que nous suivons leurs grands exemples et savons que nous devons marcher dans ces anciens chemins. LSG: Jer 6:16 «Ainsi dit l'Éternel, […]
Hommage à Saint-Gall et Saint-Othmar dans l'église orthodoxe des Culdees
Dans la tradition des grands nobles franco-gothiques, la règle monastique de Saint Colomban (le missionnaire irlandais Culdee), a été continuellement promulguée dans les coins les plus reculés de l'Empire germanique. Au début, avec les rois de l'Empire carolingien, ces grandes écoles celtiques sont devenues le fondement de notre civilisation. Les grands manuscrits enluminés celtiques et le […]
Nos lectures du lectionnaire orthodoxe anglais pour le mois de juin 2018
Les Écritures quotidiennes du bureau pour le mois de juin, dans un article pratique. Nous encourageons toutes les familles à se joindre à nous dans la liturgie orthodoxe anglaise quotidienne complète pour prier dans vos placards de prière orthodoxes matin et soir. Rejoignez-nous non seulement quotidiennement mais hebdomadairement pour le sermon du lectionnaire du sabbat, en direct dans le salon de discussion. […]