Early Life Kevin of Glendalough – 16th June Born in 498, St. Kevin, or Caoimhín in Irish, lived a long and impactful life, passing away in 618. A scion of noble Leinster lineage, he became a hermit, ascetic, and a great standard bearer for the unique spiritual beauty of Celtic Orthodoxy. He was baptised by […]
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Old Irish Text Rop tú mo baile, a Choimdiu cride:ní ní nech aile acht Rí secht nime. Rop tú mo scrútain i lló ‘s i n-aidche;rop tú ad-chëar im chotlud caidche. Rop tú mo labra, rop tú mo thuicsiu;rop tussu dam-sa, rob misse duit-siu. Rop tussu m’athair, rob mé do mac-su;rop tussu lem-sa, rob misse
The Orthodox Poet Dallán Forgaill – 11th February Eochaid mac Colla, better known as Dallán Forgaill, was born around 560 and was a famous Irish poet. His two most famous works are: Amra Coluim Chille – Elegy of Saint Columba, and Rop Tú Mo Baile – Be Thou My Vision. He was the son of
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Prayer One The path I walk, Christ walks it. May the land in which I am be without sorrow. May the Trinity protect me wherever I stay, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Bright angels walk with me—dear presence—in every dealing. In every dealing I pray them that no one’s poison may reach me. The ninefold
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Month of June THE 9TH DAY Commemoration of Our Venerable Father Columba,Abbot of Iona, Enlightener of the Scots & Picts At Vespers On “Lord, I have cried…”, 6 stichera: 3 from the Pentecostarion; and 3 of the venerable one. But if this day falleth after the period of the Pentecostarion, 3 stichera from the Octoechos
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Kontakion 1 Illustrious scion of the clan of Neil. You were born in Tyrconnell and from childhood you turned to God. That is why we cry out in your honour: Rejoice, O holy Columba of Iona! Ikos 1 You understood from a young age that our life is but the prologue to eternal life. And
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Hearth Keeper Prayer Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us,Lady of the Lambs, protect us,Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us. Beneath your mantle, gather us,And restore us to memory.Mothers of our mother, Foremothers strong. Guide our hands in yours,Remind us how to kindle the hearth.To keep it bright, to preserve the flame.Your hands upon ours, Our
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Kontakion 1 O Holy maiden Brigid, font of divine truth, daughter of slave and king, warrior for Christ, who through the grace of God attained the summit of virtue. You now bestow blessings upon those who come to you with faith. O holy virgin of Kildare, intercede with Christ our God, that He may have
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The Confessio is Saint Patrick’s own spiritual autobiography, written late in his life. Far from a formal theological treatise, it is a deeply personal account where he defends his ministry, recounts his capture as a slave, his conversion, and his unwavering divine calling to preach the Gospel in Ireland.
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The Epistola, or Letter, is another crucial writing by Saint Patrick. Addressed to the soldiers of Coroticus, a British chieftain, it is a powerful condemnation of their brutal raid on a newly baptized Christian community in Ireland, where they killed and enslaved many. In this letter, Patrick passionately defends his flock and excommunicates the perpetrators.
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