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Are all the monasteries the same?
No. There are Christian monasteries and non-Christian monasteries. Within the Christian tradition, there are many kinds of monastic observances. I am sure the same is true for non-Christian monastic communities.
What did Henry viii do to England's monasteries give an example of one of the monasteries he destroyed?
He burnt them down
Are there any monasteries other than Catholics?
There are many monasteries other than Catholic ones. In the Christian religion, the Anglicans have monasteries, I know that there are Lutheran sisters, but I'm not sure about monasteries. Also, there is the ecumenical Taize community. In non-Christian religions, I know that the Buddhists have monasteries, the most famous are in Tibet, and the Hindu religion also has monasteries.
What were the purposes of the Christian monasteries?
Monasteries were a place for individuals to live ascetic lives away from the outside 'world' that are dedicated to Christian worship. Monastic living is not a Biblical principle.
What role did monasteries play in Christianity?
Monasteries were places where monks studied christian works and they preserved and promoted the ideas and beliefs of Christianity.
How many christian monasteries are there in India?
more than 10 million
What role did monasteries play in strengthening Christianity?
Monasteries were places where monks studied christian works and they preserved and promoted the ideas and beliefs of christianity.
Did orthodox have a monasterie?
There are many Orthodox Christian monasteries throughout the globe. The most famous is Mount Athos in Greece, which houses hundreds of monasteries.
Who destroyed Christian crusader forces in Jerusalem?
Saladin destroyed Christian Crusader forces in Jerusalem ~Iridian(:
What has the author Samuel Al Syriany written?
Samuel Al Syriany has written: 'Guide to ancient Coptic churches & monasteries in upper Egypt' -- subject(s): Christian antiquities, Church architecture, Coptic Church, Coptic Monasteries, Guidebooks, Monasteries, Coptic
What changes King Henry VIII make?
he destroyed all of the monasteries and made himself head of the church instead of the pope.
What has the author Christos G Patrinelis written?
Christos G. Patrinelis has written: 'Stavronikita Monastery' -- subject(s): Art, Athos (Monasteries), Athos (Monasteries). Stavronikita, Christian art and symbolism
