Nature and Celtic Society -Specialties: Within ancient Druidism, there were three specialties. “A general categorisation of the three different grades accords the arts to the bards, the skills of prophecy and divination to the Ovates and philosophical, teaching, counseling and judicial tasks to the Druid.” -The Bards were “the keepers of tradition, of the memory of the tribe – they were the custodians of the sacredness of the Word.” In Ireland, they trained for 12 years learning grammar, hundreds of stories, poems, philosophy, the Ogham tree-alphabet. -The Ovates worked with the processes of death and regeneration. They were the native healers of the Celts. They specialized in divination, conversing with the ancestors, and prophesizing the future. -The Druids and Druidesses formed the professional class in Celtic society. They performed the functions of modern day priests, teachers, ambassadors, astronomers, genealogists, philosophers, musicians, theologians, scientists, poets and judges. They underwent lengthy training: some sources say 20 years. Druids led all public rituals, which were normally held within fenced groves of sacred trees. In their role as priests, “they acted not as mediators between God and man, but as directors of ritual, as shamans guiding and containing the rites.” Most leaders mentioned in the surviving records were male. It is not known whether female Druids were considered equal to their male counterparts, or whether they were restricted to … Video Rating: 4 / 5
An indepth dialogue on the teachings of early Christianity and the spirituality of eastern Orthodoxy, still little known in the West. A rare source of mystical wisdom.
35 Responses to Nature, Spirituality and the Celts
1. Great video. Indeed, other people too, for example the Luo (on shores of both the Nile and Lake Victoria) believe that it is all the ancestors who are GODS and completely reject the one God notion.
2. The Luo say that every plant, stone, element etc are GODS. The wind, rain, thunder, light are GODS too.
3. True that all is connected and that nature guides plants and animals (Human Beings) towards what they need. Example, when thirsty, one FEELS the need to go towards water and drink it.
Rugaciunea Inimii: “Doamne Isuse Hristoase, Fiul lui Dumnezeu, milueste-ma pe mine pacatosul.”
It is an orthodox prayer used by monks, priests, ascetics from Romania.
Translation:
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
Beautiful teachings and a beautiful soul.
I grew up trying to understand christianity and swtiched to Sanatana Dharma. This is what I was searching for in chritianity as a child. It came to my sould that this truth is in every true spirtual path.
Eastern Orthodoxy is an original, inner Christianity, along with Gnosticism, Nazarene, Ebionite, and Coptic Orthodox teachings. Hopefully some day there will be a big revival of these ancient christian traditions.
This is an excellent presentation and sharing of the true spiritual mysticism of Christianity. The Orthodox have preserved much of the original spirituality as it is presented here. Thank you for sharing this wonderful interview. May the peace of the Lord always be with you!
Samhain my favorite Celtic tradition!
they should call it the chem trail movement
1. Great video. Indeed, other people too, for example the Luo (on shores of both the Nile and Lake Victoria) believe that it is all the ancestors who are GODS and completely reject the one God notion.
2. The Luo say that every plant, stone, element etc are GODS. The wind, rain, thunder, light are GODS too.
3. True that all is connected and that nature guides plants and animals (Human Beings) towards what they need. Example, when thirsty, one FEELS the need to go towards water and drink it.
Not just celts but most Tribal People acknowledge a Great Father (God) and a Great Mother (Earth) and the balance that must be kept.
interesting, my family is planning on visiting a Celtic church this weekend in western NC…..
Wow! glad I’ve found these videos
When I was pregnant insects would land on me all the time, moths, hornets, insects that were mating. I thought it was so funny.
cool there are so many people beginning to understand. many blessings to you and yours.
I share this mans view on life, nice to see others in touch with themselves and nature as one !
Anyone know this man’s name?
wonderful, deep, insightful!
I watch and try to listen deeply to this profound dialogue endlessly. Thank you!
Thank you very much for posting this video. Eternally vital matters. +r
ive seen this video nearly 50 times
Glory be to God!This is a blessed video thank you for posting it!
AMEN! People should understand why they are doing what they are doing and not just fear consiquence or follow blindly!
I thank you for posting this practical-theoretical-theological conversation.
Rugaciunea Inimii: “Doamne Isuse Hristoase, Fiul lui Dumnezeu, milueste-ma pe mine pacatosul.”
It is an orthodox prayer used by monks, priests, ascetics from Romania.
Translation:
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
Beautiful
very good well done, thanks for posting this
This all harmonizes with Eastern paths, too – very good Theology, very good practical spirituality.
“Unseen Warfare”, by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, one of the must-reads of Orthodox Christianity.
Aum,
Beautiful teachings and a beautiful soul.
I grew up trying to understand christianity and swtiched to Sanatana Dharma. This is what I was searching for in chritianity as a child. It came to my sould that this truth is in every true spirtual path.
with love!
Eastern Orthodoxy is an original, inner Christianity, along with Gnosticism, Nazarene, Ebionite, and Coptic Orthodox teachings. Hopefully some day there will be a big revival of these ancient christian traditions.
This is an excellent presentation and sharing of the true spiritual mysticism of Christianity. The Orthodox have preserved much of the original spirituality as it is presented here. Thank you for sharing this wonderful interview. May the peace of the Lord always be with you!