As we begin this descent into the Passiontide of the Lord and Holy Week. Archpriest Bartimaeus releases for us the Paschal greetings and letter for the 2025 year. With many blessings, we wish and hope everyone has a blessed In essence, the letter is both a festive celebration of Easter and a pastoral appeal—a reminder that amidst personal trials and societal challenges, the light of the Resurrection continues to guide, heal, and sustain our community.

"In 'The Month of the Holy Eucharist: An Orthodox Journey Through History and Devotion,' we explore the centrality of the Holy Eucharist within the Orthodox tradition and its transformative effect on the faithful. Rooted in the institution of the Last Supper, the Eucharist is celebrated as the real presence of Christ, not merely a symbolic act. This article traces its historical evolution, highlighting the profound writings of early Church Fathers like St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great, who viewed the Eucharist as essential nourishment for the soul and a foretaste of the heavenly banquet.

"The article examines the Annunciation of the Mother of God in the Orthodox Faith, highlighting its profound mystery, liturgical importance, and theological depth. Based on Luke 1:26–38, it recounts how Gabriel greeted Mary, proclaiming her “full of grace” and chosen to bear the Savior. Her humble acceptance establishes her as Theotokos, a title confirmed at the Council of Ephesus. Celebrated on March 25 (or by the Julian calendar), the Feast enriches Orthodox worship with inspiring hymns and icons. Mary’s obedient “yes” serves as a model, urging believers to open their hearts to divine grace and pursue a transformative spiritual journey."

In today’s Gospel passage, Luke 11:14-28, Christ demonstrates His victory over darkness by healing a man possessed by a demon, showing His divine authority and the coming of God's Kingdom. This triumph reminds us, as Orthodox Christians, of the centrality of the Holy Cross as a symbol of Christ’s ultimate victory over sin, death, and the devil. Let us reflect on this passage in light of the Cross and its triumph, and how it calls us to vigilance and faithfulness in the spiritual life.

This month is a special time when Irish and Scottish immigrants, celebrate their heritage. Many are gathering for Highland games, dances, parades and other celebrations. All of this is to say that this month is lively with the Celtic Spirit, but what about its faith? Fr. Bartimaeus delves in this article on the Celtic faith of our fathers, what it means to be a Celtic Christian and how we can live the way of the fathers again.

Fr. Bartimaeus reflects on what it means to be Anglican in the Orthodox Church. How does one approach this perspective? How do we justify the meeting of these two seemingly opposing realities?

The time of Great Fast is upon us, let us keep the fast and maintain the prayers of the faithful. The following fasting regulations are for the entirety of the Deanery for the 2025 Great Fast Season.

The Lenten Season is now upon us! We have buried the Alleluia and now we are entering into the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday. How do we prepare ourselves and what is the pre-lenten season?

On Saturday, February 2, 2025, Archbishop Marius Sidau ordained Br. Adam Bartimaeus to the most Holy Priesthood. The Deanery welcomes our first Dean and wishes him many years in his ministry.

Today in many Anglican circles, especially Anglo-Catholic, the celebration of St. Charles I is prominent. In the Deanery, it is not permissable to celebrate St Charles I in a public liturgy, but rather can be done in private devotion. This is due to his theological beliefs, which do not have conformity with the Orthodox faith, or the Fathers of the Church.

On Saturday January 4th, 2025, Fr. Skylar Williams entered the Order of St. Columba as the first member of the Order.

The Ordo for the liturgical year 2025 has been published please see the resources page for more information.

Join us as we reflect upon the First Sunday of Advent, the third Sunday of St. Martin's Fast.

The Order of St. Columba wants to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and best wishes to those starting the Advent Fast on Dec 1.

This document lays out the requirements for the upcoming festivities and fasting as we move towards St. Martin's Lent and ultimately Christmas.

Br. Bartimaeus preaches from the Mission of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne for the 23rd Sunday After Trinity on the need for Priesthood instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Br. Bartimaeus releases his Samhain greetings, hopes and expectations for the New Year.

The Prior of the Order today releases a public statement regarding the recent vote by the brothers of the Order in concerns to affiliation and action in the Order's missions and identity.

This month the Order welcomes three new men into formation to become missionary brothers, one of which is a Priest from the Society of St. Dunstan. These men will continue over the next (9) months to study to become Columban Brothers in the Order and be clothed on June 8th with the culmination of the annual retreat.

This year the Order invites all companions of the Order to participate in the St. Michael Fast. The fast lasts from August 16th till September 29th.