Order of Celtic Benedictines FAQ

The Order of Celtic Benedictines

Prayer is the Test of Everything. If Prayer is Right, Everything is Right - St. Theophan the Recluse

No.

We maintain community in prayer and careful formation, and encourage members to attend retreat once a year if possible, but this is by no means required.

No.

Members are not required to support the Order in any way.

Oblates can be of any Christian denomination, although individuals seeking profession must be [or be willing to become] members of a church in Apostolic Succession, i.e., Roman, Anglican, Orthodox or Old Catholic for example. Our tradition and theology is founded in the Patristic and Apostolic Fathers, and as a consequence our faith and practice is liturgical as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, members may live in community [called Priories] or they may remain in their own homes. Married members [and we define marriage as a sacred union between one man and one woman only] must have a signed letter of consent from their spouse before they can be admitted to either the First or Second Order of membership.

Do I have to move away and live in Community if I want to join your Order?

Do I have to join your Church to be a member?

Do I have to send you money?

Do I have to travel?

While our spiritual traditions developed out of the Anglican [English] tradition, and therefore the Western Church, we also study the Orthodox [Eastern] early writers and great thinkers. As a consequence our theology and ceremonial reflects this blend of East and West.

How are you Anglican and Orthodox?

To contact us:

E-mail: Info@ocbusa.org