By: John Watson Kyrillos was first and foremost a priest who celebrated the Eucharist daily. He was also a monk....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Be A Monk
I am glad to be around all the bishops and our beloved fathers the monk(s) of this great monastery. I...
Life of Continuous Prayer
Monastic life above everything is a life of continuous prayer. A layman can do everything that a monk does, except...
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...
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...
Monasticism
In the Orthodox Church the rite of monastic tonsure has a sacramental character. It is called a ‘sacrament’ (mystery) by...