Order of Whiteoak

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The Order of WhiteOak is a Celtic Reconstructionist group that had its beginnings in a discussion list on Druid Ethics initiated by author Ellen Evert Hopman in 1996. The Order was officially created during Samhain 1997.[1] The Order of WhiteOak produce a free quarterly online magazine called EOLAS (Irish for "knowledge" or "wisdom") which features articles and contributions from individuals such as author Emma Restall Orr and Gaelic Harpist Ann Heymann.

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The Order of the White Oak is a modern Druidic order bases its beliefs and practices on what is known of the original faith and practices of the Pagan Celts. Utilising historical research and poetic inspiration they seek to build a viable tradition. Source material for this research includes such names as Miranda Green, Alwyn and Brinley Rees, and Barry Cunliffe.

They define their primary focus as:

  1. discussion with our peers the lessons of ancient and recent history
  2. the study of the Brehon Laws of Ireland, the Celtic Mythological Cycles, the Wisdom Texts and other ancient sources
  3. seeking ways to apply this information to contemporary Druidic practice

Further to this WhiteOak also focus on contemporary concerns; environmental and ecological issues, human rights and social issues, and many other national and international peace[2] and social justice issues.[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ The Druid Network
  2. ^ Druidry.Org - A Druid Ethical Critique (January 20, 2003)
  3. ^ Partner of First Freedom First
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