Eastern monasticism Christianity in the 4th century

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analavos worn eastern orthodox schema-monks.


orthodox monasticism not have religious orders in west, there no formal monastic rules; rather, each monk , nun encouraged read of holy fathers , emulate virtues. there no division between active , contemplative life. orthodox monastic life embraces both active , contemplative aspects.



icon depicting souls ascent heaven after death








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