asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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monasticism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | asceticism, austerity, nonindulgence |
| Has types | eremitism |
Examples of monasticism
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They blind themselves to the misery of past mass monasticism and feudal serfdom.
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Saint Benedict, father of Western monasticism and author of Rule of St Benedict.
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Bernard had observed that when Lectio Divina was neglected monasticism suffered.
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Islam does not allow the practice of monasticism and is critical of its practice.
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Bogomils refused to fast on Mondays and Fridays, and they rejected monasticism.
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According to tradition, Christian monasticism began in Egypt with St. Anthony.
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St. Benedict of Nursia is considered to be the founder of western monasticism.
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Three main types of monasticism developed in Egypt around the Desert Fathers.
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Monasticism and Jesuites were allowed starting in 1897 and 1956 respectively.
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- Asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
- (monastic) cloistered: of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
- (monastic) monk: a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
- Monasticism (from Greek u03BCu03BFu03BDu03B1u03C7u03CCu03C2, monachos, derived from u03BCu03CCu03BDu03BFu03C2, monos, "alone") or monkhood is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions...
- (monastic) A person with monastic ways, e.g. monks; Of or relating to monasteries or monks
- (Monastic) A general term for a monk or nun. This includes one who is a sramanera, sramanerika, bhikshu, or bhikshuni.
- (MONASTIC) Referring to monks and monasteries. Because the *Maronite *Traditionhad its origins with the monk St. *Maron, a knowledge of monasticism is essential for not only a theological understanding of the tradition but also its liturgical life and spirituality. ...
- (Monastic) Any beer that is produced at a monestary.
- (monastic) Monk or nun. Derives from the Greek word monazein, meaning "to be alone." Monasticism includes strict personal discipline and religious practice for the purposes of self-purification, unfoldment and service to others. ...
