Like the Eastern Orthodox churches, they all have local customs and traditions that make them a little unique. The Celtic Christians' simple cross and other icons still recall their influence. And St. Brigid, who, legend says, was consecrated a bishop. But it may be the view of spirituality associated with such saints that has ignited the current interest in Celtic Christianity. On his Celtic Orthodox Christianity Home Page , he traces the spiritual heritage of the Christian Celts to the early church.
Celtic customs continue to fascinate.
Early Celtic Christians used portable altars to reach the faithful across the countryside. They ordained women. Women had positions of ecclesiastical authority. They even assisted in Holy Communion. Celtic sites draw pilgrims from around the world.