There are many Celtic traditions that can inspire and brighten a modern wedding. The beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts were quite different than those of the same geographical areas today. To give you an idea, here is a quick overview of some of the very best parts of ancient Celtic culture:
Although no one can pinpoint where the Celts actually came from, there are many historical findings and artifacts to prove where they eventually ended up. The first distinctly "Celtic" culture is believed to have been born circa 800 B.C.E. By the sixth century they had expanded into what are now the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria, as well as Belgium, the Netherlands and all of northeastern France from Normandy to the Alps.
Three centuries later they occupied the rest of France, crossed the English Channel to Britain and Ireland, and occupied the western half of the Iberian Peninsula. In 387 B.C.E. the Celts invaded Rome and held it for 7 months, leaving only after being debilitated by an epidemic, although not so debilitated that they didn't exact a huge payment from the Romans for the privelege of seeing them go!
Celtic Christians stressed local spiritual unity rather than universal uniformity. They valued personal sanctity more than doctrinal orthodoxy. They believed in the nearness of the spiritual world. The Celtic Church emphasized anamchara, the "soul friend" - a spiritual mentor and fellow traveller on the true path.
These principles, practices, and ideas inspire and inform many ideologies today, and the nature of interpersonal matters described above-such as equality and mutual respect among women and men, a commitment to peace and justice, enduring loyalty to family and friends, and spiritual openness-are fine principles to apply in this day and age as well, especially when forming the foundation of a loving, lasting relationship.
Although no one can pinpoint where the Celts actually came from, there are many historical findings and artifacts to prove where they eventually ended up. The first distinctly "Celtic" culture is believed to have been born circa 800 B.C.E. By the sixth century they had expanded into what are now the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria, as well as Belgium, the Netherlands and all of northeastern France from Normandy to the Alps.
Three centuries later they occupied the rest of France, crossed the English Channel to Britain and Ireland, and occupied the western half of the Iberian Peninsula. In 387 B.C.E. the Celts invaded Rome and held it for 7 months, leaving only after being debilitated by an epidemic, although not so debilitated that they didn't exact a huge payment from the Romans for the privelege of seeing them go!
Celtic Christians stressed local spiritual unity rather than universal uniformity. They valued personal sanctity more than doctrinal orthodoxy. They believed in the nearness of the spiritual world. The Celtic Church emphasized anamchara, the "soul friend" - a spiritual mentor and fellow traveller on the true path.
These principles, practices, and ideas inspire and inform many ideologies today, and the nature of interpersonal matters described above-such as equality and mutual respect among women and men, a commitment to peace and justice, enduring loyalty to family and friends, and spiritual openness-are fine principles to apply in this day and age as well, especially when forming the foundation of a loving, lasting relationship.
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