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What is a house for monks or nuns?
monasteries- the dwelling place of a community of monks
The community of monks is known as the?
Sangha
Monks and nuns provided various social services such as?
Monks and nuns often served the community by becoming educators and teaching school. They also worked in hospitals as nurses or aids, led prayer services at churches or homes, and even made some products to sell.
Saint Benedict founded a community of monks that?
allowed monks to adapt to rural conditions
What is the difference between hermits and monks?
Hermits usually live alone and isolated from a community. Monks live in monasteries, usually with other monks.
How is the community of monks supported?
Monasteries or temples (communities of monks) usually are supported by donations, contributions, and/or begging.
What is the large church with a group of building occupied by a community of monks or nuns?
Monks - monastery. Nuns - convent.
What a five letter word for Community of Monks?
abbey
What is a religious community of monks called?
monastery, priory
Why did monks have 8 services a day?
Monks had eight services a day, known as the Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office, to structure their time around prayer and worship, reflecting their commitment to a life of devotion. These services allowed them to sanctify each part of the day, fostering a continuous connection with God and providing a rhythm to their daily lives. This practice also emphasized community, as monks gathered together to pray, chant, and read scripture, reinforcing their spiritual fellowship. Ultimately, the eight services were a way to cultivate a disciplined spiritual life and to fulfill the monastic ideal of constant prayer.
How do monks and nuns live in monasteries now?
A Monastery is occupied by a community of Monks only
What is a group monks called?
There is no known special name for a group of monks. A monk is a singular term and when multiple monks are present an "s" is added to make the word monk plural which is monks.
