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The name of Christ was once widely praised and glorified in the Celtic nations of Europe. Siochán Leat (Celtic for “Peace Be With You”),

Richard J.

Today, however, the beautiful old churches, cathedrals and Celtic Crosses are mere relics of the once robust faith that inhabited Ireland, Scotland, and the other Celtic lands. Houses of worship are sparsely attended or altogether empty as the post-Christian secularism of Western Europe displaces the religion of Jesus in many Celtic areas. As such, the spiritual hopes of the residents of these lan

ds now lie as desolate and decaying as the ruins of the numerous castles that dot their country sides. With the help of people like you, Celtic Christian Mission wants to halt the expansion of secularism and re-plant the seeds of faith in the Celtic nations of Europe. Through your prayers and financial support for this ministry, you not only enable us to share the love and truth of Christ in the Celtic regions, but you also become a fellow worker in this good cause (3 John 7-8). Please continue to browse our website and feel free to request a copy of our e-newsletter. Also, we hope you will prayerfully consider making a financial contribution to assist with the ministry of Celtic Christian Mission. Cherok, Ph.D. Executive Director

08/23/2026

06/29/2026

This prayer is older than the printing press, the Reformation, and most countries on Earth.

"Be Thou My Vision" traces back to an Old Irish poem believed to date to roughly the 6th to 8th century — making it over 1,400 years old. Tradition has long associated it with Saint Dallán Forgaill, an early Irish monastic poet, though scholars debate exact authorship given how oral and manuscript traditions evolved over centuries.

For most of its existence, it wasn't a "hymn" in any modern sense at all — it was a Gaelic devotional poem, passed through Irish monastic communities, in a language and form completely disconnected from the English-speaking hymn tradition that would emerge a thousand years later.

It wasn't until the early 20th century that the poem was translated into English prose by scholar Mary Elizabeth Byrne, then versified into singable verse by Eleanor Hull in 1912. It was later paired with the Irish folk melody "Slane," giving it the form most Christians recognize today.

That means the words being sung in modern churches every Sunday are older than the English language as we currently speak it, older than the Church of England, older than the Catholic-Protestant split, and older than virtually every hymn tradition that followed it.
A monk's prayer from before the Viking Age is still being sung in churches that didn't exist for another thousand years after he wrote it.
Share this with someone who loves how deep church history actually goes.

"Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart."

06/27/2026

06/21/2026

CELTIC CHRISTIAN MISSION would like to wish everyone a blessed and happy Father’s Day!!!

06/10/2026

Join us in praying for peace and stability in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland. 🙏

06/03/2026

Have you ever wanted to visit the Holy Land? Here's a great opportunity and it's a perfect time! Not only is it safe for Holy Land travel, but there are fewer tourists to contend with. Moreover, we have a great instructor/guide (Dr. Mark Ziese) for this tour! Sign up early to be a part of this incredible opportunity to visit the Lands of the Bible.

05/01/2026

04/22/2026

04/08/2026

Today Murlough House serves as an amazing Christian Retreat Centre. ❤️ ☘️

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