Tag: Monasticism
Why do Demons Fight Monks?
The brethren said, “Why do the devils fear the labours of the monks, even as the Fathers say, ‘If you wish the devils to...
Who is Like You My Father the Monk!
My father, who is like you…Who has offered himself to the Lord?!
Who is like you, who has placed his life in the hands of...
Monasticism In Countries Of Immigration
Monasticism is the backbone of the church that protects it and carries it just like how Moses was to Joshua in his fight against...
First Papal Monastic Letter
My dear beloved children, monks and nuns of our Coptic Orthodox monasteries in the Egyptian deserts and the lands of immigration; May the Peace...
To A Monk Entering The Arena Of Combat
Rejoice in the Lord, beloved child, whom the grace of my Jesus has enlightened and delivered from the world; who has flown to the...
Indications In The Path Of Monasticism
In the "Paradise of the fathers," it is said, "Quietness is the first knowledge of the soul." St. Isaac said, "Search for quietness in...
A Gospel Motivation For The Monastic Life
“I suggest that, given what we know of the social tensions in Roman Egypt, the presence of an emerging culture of asceticism, and the...
Pachomius And The Development Of Village Monasticism
Tradition has bestowed on Antony and Pachomius the status of founders of early Egyptian monasticism. They serve as the movement's primary icons; Antony represents...
The Spirituality Of St Pachomius’ Rules
To understand the system of Pachomius’ communal monasticism is to understand Pachomius’ spirituality. In the first place Pachomian spirituality was one of community. His...
Escaping To The Desert
A young man desired to renounce and abandon the world, and many times set off to fulfil his desire. However, as soon as he...
