Dynion mwyn

INTRODUCTION

The Dynion Mwyn tradition is derived from Welsh and Pictish religious sources as well as Druidic and Witchcraft Dynion Mwyn magickal practices. Reference: http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usga&c=trads&id=8397

Church documents claim its priesthood evolved from Welsh Druidism, Pictish Witchcraft, and Etruscan culture, including in its ancestry Druids, Bards, Ovates, Faerie Doctors, Cunning Men, Men in Black, and Wise Women. Reference: http://www.dynionmwyn.net/dynionmwyn/dynionmwyn23.html

HISTORY

The Church history claims the teachings evolved into an oral Faerie Tradition: “The Children of Donn chose to stay in Wales after the invasion of the Celts, and took refuge under the hills.” Reference: http://www.dynionmwyn.net/Origin/Origin.html with permission.

GATHERING OF THE TRIBES:

Every year, the Celtic Church of Dynion Mwyn holds a tribal family festival. This Gathering has been held every year since 1967. The first festival was held in the forests of Maryland. Currently they are held in Georgia at PanGaea Sanctuary. Reference: http://www.dynionmwyn.net/gathering.html with permission.

BELIEFS

Dynion Mwyn has a statement of beliefs at http://www.dynionmwyn.net/beliefs.html which is only a small portion of their belief system. Similar beliefs can be found among a number of pagan religions. Reference: dynionmwyn.net home page of Dynion Mwyn, with permission.

DEITIES:

Dynion Mwyn sees the God and Goddess in many different forms. They experience the Goddess in her physical form as the Earth which is the mother of all. They see the God in his physical form as the Sun which is the Father of all.

There are also beliefs in Spiritual Guardians who guard the temples and circles of the religion, as well as its members. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

RITUALS:

The rituals take the form of dance and song which is a celebration of life in which they give thanks to the Gods, for if the Gods are to help humanity, then humanity must help them. This help takes the form of special types of magick which are essential to the celebration of the mysteries of Dynion Mwyn. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

ENLIGHTENMENT

Dynion Mwyn enlightenment may be expressed in many different thought forms and life styles. Every person can experience personal communication and understanding with the Great Spirit. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

The Goddess and the God, guide members through many lives in ways that may be mysterious to some who have not been initiated. They appear in many disguises in dreams and visions. They also affect relationships with surroundings. When they are properly recognized, their influence can balance a member who grows healthy, happy and spiritually mature. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

REINCARNATION:

There is a belief in reincarnation: when a person dies, the souls returns to the womb of the Summerland, what some know as the spirit world or Astral. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

RESPONSIBILITY:

We are all personally responsible for all that we do. There is neither original sin nor vicarious atonement as is taught by some orthodox religions. Divine law is the law of nature. What appears to be reward and punishment is merely the results of the Law of Cause and Effect, what some people call Karma. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

TOLERANCE:

Dynion Mwyn acknowledges the virtues of different points of view within their religion and encourages an expression of that difference. They also tolerate all other life affirming religions. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

FOUR SACRAMENTS:

In their Church documentation they state there are four sacraments: The first sacrament of Initiation joins them to the clan of Dynion Mwyn and with their members everywhere. It is a symbol of a new life and a promise of the love of the Great Spirit, the God and Goddess. It is also a demonstration of their commitment to the church. The second sacrament, The Feast of The Sabbat is a holy meal of cakes and wine that symbolize the fruits of the God and Goddess in the world. By sharing this meal, they give thanks to the Great Spirit through the God and Goddess for their lives and the abundance of Nature. The Feast recalls the unity of all members of Dynion Mwyn with Nature and the Great Spirit. The third sacrament, Expiation is a true sorrow that is shown for doing those things that are known to be wrong and with a sincere desire to change behavior. The final sacrament, Ordination, is a sacrament consecrating a pagan to the service of The Great Spirit. Spiritual power is given to help them devote their lives to the good of the church, teaching, ministering, sacramental and leading a church. Members of Dynion Mwyn are guided by Priests and Priestesses, nurtured by church rituals and the sacraments. Reference: Dynion Mwyn home page at www.dynionmwyn.net, with permission.

SYMBOLS

There are several religious symbols which are used by Dynion Mwyn. The Owl, The Stag, The ankh, and pentacle are only a few. The Owl represents wisdom; the Stag represents Nature and the hunt; The Ankh represents eternal life. The Pentacle represents spiritual and earthly power with the point of the pentacle always pointed up, never down, (which in some traditions symbolizes evil.) Reference: http://www.dynionmwyn.net/symbol1.html

THE WHEEL

Dynion Mwyn celebrates the Wheel of the Year, starting with Samhain (Nos Calon Gaef) as their High Holy Day. It is the beginning of the religious year. Imbolg, Beltaine and Lammas follow. The Solar festivals of Yule, Litha, Eostar and Mabon are also celebrated. Additionally, they meet for full moons and on special occasion, the dark of the moon. Reference: http://www.dynionmwyn.net/wheel.html