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Saint Anthony the Great.
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Saint Anthony of Egypt is regarded as the founder of Christian monasticism. In the 3rd century, he retreated to the desert and lived a life of solitude and prayer, inspiring others to follow his example. His disciples established monastic communities, laying the foundation for the development of monasticism in Christianity.
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Which Roman Emperor was regarded as the founder of the Christian Empire?
Which Roman emperor was regarded as the founder of the Christian Empire?
Who established the basic form of monasticism in the catholic church?
Answer 1: Assuming western monasticism; the founder of western monasticism is widely considered to be St. Benedict of Nursia.
Way of life of Christian monasticism?
Robes and bald haircut
Are there Muslim monks?
No, there are no Muslim monks as monasticism is prohibited by Islam. Many European Jews observed monasticism although Judaism, likewise prohibits it. Monasticism is only seen among many Christian sects.
What religious order did Saint Scholastica found?
She is the founder of women's branch of Benedictine Monasticism - Benedictine Nuns.
Who established a basic form of monasticism in the Catholic Church?
St. Antony of Egypt originally developed monasticism of the solitary, hermit type. St. Benedict of Nursia developed the cenobites, or monks who lived together in monasteries, this later type of monasticism became the overwhelming type that all western monasticism following for the next fourteen centuries.
What does one have to do when adopting the ways of Christian Monasticism?
When adopting the ways of Christian Monasticism, one has to renounce worldly pursuits to fully devote oneself to spiritual work. Monastic life plays a very important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox tradition.
What prophet is considered to be the founder of Islam?
The prophet Muhammad is often regarded as the founder of Islam.
Who was Benedict of Nursia?
St. Benedict of Nursia was the founder of the Benedictines and wrote the Benedictine rule that spread monasticism throughout Europe.
Who is generally regarded as the founder of phenomenology?
Edmund husserl
Who found a community of monks that became the model for Roman Catholic Monasticism?
St. Benedict of Nursia is the founder of Western Monasticism. 7th Century AD.
Edgar Degas was regarded as a founder of what type of art?
He was one of the important impressionists, but he was not the founder. Claude Monet was.
