Tag: Monasticism
Pope Kyrillos
By: John Watson
Kyrillos was first and foremost a priest who celebrated the Eucharist daily. He was also a monk. ‘Priest-monk’ is not always a...
Is Monasticism a Desire or a Calling?
By: Fr Youssef Asaad
The disciples said to Him, “If this is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to...
What Shall I Do To Inherit Eternal Life?
The Lord was asked this question by the young rich man who was beloved and respected, the Lord “looking at him, loved him’’ (Mark...
Comparison Between a King and a Monk
But if we wished also to examine the nighttime, we would see the monk adorned with the worship of God and with prayers, singing...
Monasticism And Its Interior Make Up
Monasticism is grounded on celibacy, voluntary poverty, chastity and obedience. These monastic vows are distinguished in the monastic life from their superficial appearance to...
Be A Monk
I am glad to be around all the bishops and our beloved fathers the monk(s) of this great monastery. I have a strong notion...
Life of Continuous Prayer
Monastic life above everything is a life of continuous prayer. A layman can do everything that a monk does, except continuous prayer. This is...
How Do I Know My Calling?
It is an important question that most young people ask themselves, “How do I know if monastic life is for me? As it seems...
The Dove Returns to the Ark
When I left the bishopric and returned to my desert cave at the beginning of January 1964, I found the monk Antonius (Pope Shenouda’s...
Monasticism
In the Orthodox Church the rite of monastic tonsure has a sacramental character. It is called a ‘sacrament’ (mystery) by Dionysius the Areopagite and...
