In this special hardback edition of the Shrine of the Irish Oak's book of ritual is presented the simple and practical Celto-Roman rituals in an expanded form with additional details about how to adapt them to one's needs, Blank rituals that can be filled in with personal Deities are provided for those wishing to practice our system, Added to this is creative DIY ideas to to enhance and enchant your sacred space, as well as the information needed to found your own tradition and start your very own legal temple. Join us as we bring the worship of the Deities into the modern world, giving new life to the old traditions. Join us in founding new temples to Honor and Worship the Deities.

This is the updated Celto-Roman liturgy book of rites used by the Shrine of the Irish Oak Universal Life Church #62735

An introduction to the beliefs and simple rituals of of worship created and used by the Shrine of the Irish Oak, a Modern Polytheistic Celto-Roman Temple. Presented here for the first time in hard back.

This is the certified Priesthood course workbook used by the Shrine of the Irish Oak Inc. for the ordination of new Celto-Roman priests. Successfully completing these lessons and assignments will qualify a person for ordination into the Shrine of the Irish Oak's Temple priesthood as a priest or priestess of one's chosen Deities or a certificate of course completion in the field of Celto-Roman Paganism if you are just studying our tradition to advance your knowledge.

This book traces the history of ritual landscapes in the British Isles, and the transition from religious practice to recreation, by focusing on a highly understudied exemplar: the coin-tree. These are trees imbued with magical properties into which coins have been ritually embedded. This is a contemporary custom which can be traced back in the literature to the 1700s, when it was practiced for folk-medical and dedicatory purposes. Today, the custom is widespread, with over 200 coin-trees distributed across the British Isles, but is more akin to the casual deposition of coins in a wishing-well: coins are deposited in the tree in exchange for wishes, good luck, or future fortune. Ceri Houlbrook contributes to the debate on the historic relationships between religion, ritual, and popular magic in British contexts from 1700 to the present.

For Aífe, the beautiful adopted daughter of Drui healer Ethne and her warrior partner Ruadh, life revolves around the sacred beauty and ancient mystery of the Old Ways. Surrounded by lush, green trees and frolicsome wildlife, the Forest School has been the heart of her Druidic education-and her beloved home. But to become a healer and priestess, she must leave behind all that she loves and journey to the Druid Isle . . . Handsome and spirited, Lucius is resolved to seek adventure outside of the Christian monastery where he was raised. Following a daring escape one night, Lucius arrives at a Pagan Gaulish village and discovers their gentle way of life. But a political firestorm is brewing, and Lucius is caught in the middle as the church and the Romans attempt to destroy everything the Druids hold dear. In his desperation to escape ruthless enemies and untold dangers, Lucius finds himself on the Druid Isle, where he will face the biggest decision of his life. Set on a third-century island off the coast of Scotland, this instructional Celtic tale delves deeply into the spiritual mysteries of the Druids, offering glimpses of Druidic daily life, herbal lore, and ancient rituals, along with a fascinating look at the Romans, Gauls, and Britons. Includes a Celtic/Druidic glossary. "One of the best features of the book is the small bits of old lore from the Druids scattered throughout . . . I would definitely recommend this book!"—Rev. Skip Ellison, Archdruid of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) and author of Ogham: The Secret Language of the Druids

As non-literates, the Celts left no written record of their lives, their beliefs, and the stories which were such an important part of their culture. Here Dr. Green uses the works of contemporary commentators from the Classical world, later Christian scribes recording oral traditions, and archaeological evidence to discuss Celtic myths and their religious beliefs and rituals. Photos.