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There have been monks and nuns in the Orthodox Church from as early as the Third Century AD. Since then, Orthodoxy has maintained a strong monastic presence in most countries, but particularly in Greece, Russia and Serbia. In recent decades, Orthodox monasticism has spread to countries such as the USA, Canada, Britain and Australia, with many monks and nuns coming from former Catholic and Protestant backgrounds. One particular monastery in the US today, in Arizona, has over 40 monks, most of whom are former Protestants. Even many African Americans are discovering the richness of the Orthodox Faith, and have established the St Moses the Black Orthodox brotherhood. The Orthodox Church regards monasteries as being the 'lungs' of the Church, and therefore an essential part of the faith.
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In the Middle Ages the leader of the Catholic Church was the?
The order was the Pope, Cardinals, Priest and the Monks or Nuns..
Where did medieval nuns live?
Nuns have always lived in monasteries. They are sometimes called an Abbey, but the Abbey strictly refers to the Church, while "monastery" refers to the entire complex. "Monastery" can refer to a place where Nuns live, or where monks live. The archaic term for where Nuns live and work was "Nunnery."
Where do monks and nuns live?
In a monastery or abbeyMonks live in monasteries, and nuns live in convents or in monasteries.
Where did monks and nuns live in the medieval times?
Monks lived in an abbey or priory (headed by an Abbot or Prior); nuns lived in a nunnery or convent headed by an Abbess or Prioress.
What did monks and nuns do during the middle ages?
Generally speaking, monks and nuns lived in monasteries or convents, and did very much the same sorts of things other people did in terms of raising food, cleaning, cooking, and so on. They did not have families, but spent their time in prayer and devotion instead. Many monks and nuns worked at specialized jobs, and there was a wide range of these from tending the sick and making medicine, to making cheese or wine, copying books, singing in choirs, educating people, and providing inns for pilgrims and other travelers, protecting travelers on the road, and even fighting wars. There are links below.
What has the author Serge Bolshakoff written?
Serge Bolshakoff has written: 'In search of true wisdom' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Interviews, Monastic and religious life, Monasticism and religious orders, Orthodox Eastern, Monks, Nuns, Orthodox Eastern Church, Orthodox Eastern Monasticism and religious orders, Spirituality 'The foreign missions of the Russian Orthodox Church' 'Russian mystics'
What roles did monks and nuns play in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox life?
Monks and nuns began to play important roles in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox life. They ran hospitals and schools and aided the poor. They also helped preserve Greek and Roman writings. One important duty was to serve as missionaries. Missionaries teach their religion to those who do not believe.
What was the Basilian rule?
The Bishop, Basil, drew up a list of rules for Monks and Nuns to fallow. It was the model for the Eastern orthodox religious life.
What is the large church with a group of building occupied by a community of monks or nuns?
Monks - monastery. Nuns - convent.
Are there nuns in the Greek Orthodox Church?
Yes, and also in the Russian. there has been for some years a movement to expand the role of women in Russian Orthodoxy to the Ministerium level- but results are mixed.Paul is popular in the Eastern Churchs, and his ( Silent running) order in his varius epistles is taken seriously.
How do you write Eastern Orthodox Icons?
Iconographers study iconography at Seminary, or study under a noted iconographer. Some monks and nuns who write icons, study iconography at the monastery.
Who does the monks and nuns job naw?
Monks and nuns do the monks' and nuns' jobs now.
Does the Episcopalian faith have monks?
Yes, they are an American Counterpart of the Church of England and they have both Monks and Nuns.
Which religions practice celibacy?
Some of the religions that practice celibacy include Catholicism, Buddhism (particularly in monastic traditions), and Hinduism (found in some sects and practices). Additionally, some orders of Jainism and certain branches of Orthodox Christianity also advocate celibacy as a way to focus on spiritual growth.
Why can't Jews become nuns?
Because you have to be either a Catholic or an Orthodox Christian to become a nun. The Jewish religion doesn't have religious orders (such as nuns and monks).
What does abbey mean?
An abbey is a building that houses monks, nuns, or priests. It really is a church.
What do you call monks?
You just call Monks Monks and Nuns Nuns. They don't have any other names.
