Continual Prayers of Christ’s Victory
Celtic Orthodox Feast of Atonement
Continual Prayers of Christ’s Victory
A Feast of Atonement Message
Dear friends in Christ,
As we keep the Feast of Atonement, we remember with thanksgiving the once-for-all sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. On that ancient day, Israel prayed, fasted, and bowed in prostration, waiting anxiously for the priest to emerge from the Holy of Holies. Now, in Christ our High Priest, the atonement is fulfilled—yet the call to persistent prayer, remembrance, and worship continues for us today.
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Continual Prayers of Christ’s Victory
This teaching walks through Luke 11, Luke 18, and Matthew 26:44, showing how repetition in prayer is not condemned but commended in Scripture. From the Psalms, to the Jesus Prayer, to the prostrations of the Celtic monks, God’s people have always prayed with persistence, “in season and out of season.”
✝️ “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” (1 Corinthians 11:26, KJV)
Featured Study:
📖 Persistence, Theology & the Repetition of Prayer
Explore the biblical and Celtic Orthodox foundation for persistence in prayer, the meaning of “vain repetition,” and why faithful repetition is a gift—not a weakness.
Additional Studies to Deepen Your Prayer Life
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Discover the ancient Hebrew origin of knotted cords, and how they became part of Christian prayer practice.🕊️ The Jesus Prayer in the Celtic Church: An Ancient Link to the East
Evidence that the Celtic Church prayed in unison with the Eastern tradition, repeating the holy Name of Jesus ceaselessly.🌍 The Celtic Church in Kiev & Across Europe
A history of Celtic missionary presence across the continent, showing the breadth of this enduring Orthodox heritage.
For Reference and Further Reading
May this Feast remind us that through Christ’s Blood we have boldness to enter the Holiest (Hebrews 10:19), and may we persevere in prayer—asking, demanding in covenant boldness, and worshipping with ceaseless adoration—until He comes again.
In Christ’s victory,
Rev Dr Stephen MK Brunswick, Primace
St. Andrew’s Orthodox Celtic Church