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 […]
Tag: Celtic Saints
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 […]
Celebrating Saint Eadbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne
Honoring of St Gall and St Othmar in the Orthodox Church of the Culdees
In tradition of the high Franko-Gothic Nobles, the Monastic Rule of Saint Columbanus(the Irish Culdee Missionary), was continuously promulgated in the farthest corners of the Germanic Empire. At the early foundation, with the Kings of the Carolingian Empire, these great Celtic schools became the bedrock of our civilization. The great Celtic illuminated manuscripts and the […]
Our English Orthodox Lectionary Readings for the Month of June, 2018
The daily office Scriptures for the month of June, in one handy article. We encourage all families to please join with us in the full Daily English Orthodox liturgy to pray in your orthodox prayer closets at morning and evening. Join us not only daily but weekly for the Sabbath lectionary sermon, live in the chatroom. […]