Monasticism - Wikipedia
WEBMonasticism (from Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós) 'solitary, monastic'; from μόνος (mónos) 'alone'), also called monachism or monkhood, is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.
Monasticism | Nature, Purposes, Types, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMonasticism, institutionalized religious practice or movement whose members attempt to live by a rule requiring works beyond those of either the laity or the ordinary spiritual leaders of their religions. First applied to Christian groups in antiquity, the term now denotes similar practices in other religions.
History and significance of monasticism | Britannica
WEBmonasticism, Institutionalized religious movement whose members are bound by vows to an ascetic life of prayer, meditation, or good works. Members of monastic orders are usually celibate, and they live apart from society either in a community of monks or nuns or as religious recluses.
The Monastic Movement: Origins & Purposes - World History …
WEBAug 23, 2016 · The Spread of MonAsticism. In the 4th century CE, the monastic movement spread to the European continent when John Cassian (c. 360 – c. 430 CE), a “Desert Father” and friend of Saint John Chrysostom the “Golden-Mouthed” (c. 347 – 407 CE), founded this Egyptian-style monastery in Gaul (modern-day France).
Monasticism - Living Apart From The World To Focus On God
WEBUpdated on May 15, 2019. Monasticism is the religious practice of living apart from the world, usually secluded in a community of like-minded people, to avoid sin and grow closer to God. The term comes from the Greek word monachos, which means a solitary person.
Christianity - Monasticism, Celibacy, Vows | Britannica
WEBMonasticism. The origins of and inspiration for monasticism, an institution based on the Christian ideal of perfection, have traditionally been traced to the first apostolic community in Jerusalem—which is described in the Acts of …
Monastic Orders of the Middle Ages - World History Encyclopedia
WEBpublished on 24 June 2019. Available in other languages: French, Portuguese, Spanish. The monastic orders of the Middle Ages developed from the desire to live a spiritual life without the distractions of the world. Men and women who took religious vows were seeking a purity of experience they found lacking as lay people.
Monasticism in Western Medieval Europe | Essay | The …
WEBThis way of life, called monasticism, imposed rigors and privations but offered spiritual purpose and a better hope of salvation. In western Europe, the focus of this essay, it exercised a powerful influence on society, culture, and art and was one of medieval Christianity’s most vigorous institutions.
Byzantine Monasticism - World History Encyclopedia
WEBDec 18, 2017 · Monasticism, that is individuals devoting themselves to an ascetic life in a monastery for devotional purposes, was an ever-present feature of the Byzantine empire. Monasteries became powerful landowners and a …
Monasticism - New World Encyclopedia
WEBMonasticism (from Greek: monachos meaning "alone") is the religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to devote one's life fully to spiritual work. Those pursuing a monastic life are usually called monks or …
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