May 16, 2026

Church History

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Before the Modern Prayer Movement: Scotland, Saint Andrew, and the Ancient Tradition of Continual Worship

Long before the modern 24-hour prayer movement, Scotland carried historical records of continual worship, pilgrimage, and sacred devotion connected to the ministry of Saint Andrew. This article explores how medieval Scotland understood itself as a nation spiritually shaped through prayer, worship, and the ministry of one of Jesus’ own disciples — and why that history still matters to modern prayer communities today.