Saint Anthony Abbot: The Father of Monasticism In the annals of Christian history, few names resonate as profoundly as that of Saint Anthony Abbot. Born around 251 AD in Coma (modern-day Qumans), a small village in Middle Egypt, Anthony's life is a testament to spiritual resilience and t...
Benedict of Nursia - Father of Western Monasticism Verse: John 12:35 Quote: "To you, therefore, my words are now addressed, whoever you may be, who are renouncing your own will to do battle under the Lord Christ, the true King, and are taking up the strong, bright armor of obedience...
Through his pilgrimages and through his spiritual relationships with the great confessors, Father Dumitru Staniloae experienced a closer approach on monasticism, that he always saw of as a factor of moral improvement of Christian life, in general. From historical perspec...
and said, "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like thi... ASJ Alexander 被引量: 0发表: 2014年 The organization and role of monasticism in the Christian Church constitution and activity The membe...
Several Christians nowadays have many theories and views about the Christian life, but that which has great value and importance is to be obedient to Christ, as it has been preserved and preached by the Church, because this is the commandment of the Father. ...
Democritus’ dictum “live in anonymity” constitutes the main attribute of Hagiorite monasticism. The monk from the Holy Mountain does not seek recognition in this life and diligently tries to hide his virtues. This is how Saint Siluan the Athonite lived. While still alive most people thought...
Such tears have a cleansing effect upon the soul.” This man was dreaming of gradually forming a small, semi-monastic community in the city, and expressed hopes that his present roommate, a former “street person” of Jewish background, would become an Orthodox Christian. His friend D., ...
Evagrius Ponticus was a Christian mystic and writer whose development of a theology of contemplative prayer and asceticism laid the groundwork for a tradition of spiritual life in both Eastern and Western churches. Evagrius was a noted preacher and theol
This conviction is fully displayed in Tertullian’s De idololatria, in a rigorist sect like Montanism, and eventually in monasticism. Public life and much social intercourse were precluded. On the other hand, Jesus had mixed with publicans and sinners, and evangelization was a plain duty. ...