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Possibly. In the Dark Ages, being a monk or nun substantially increased one's lifespan because they had access to more food and a generally easier lifestyle (depending on the monastery). Also, nuns wouldn't die in childbirth, as they weren't married, and therefore they had more chance of living longer than their married counterparts. As for modern-day monks and nuns, their peaceful and contemplative lifestyles could likely increase their lifespan, due to the relative lack of stress when compared to most modern lifestyles.
What else can I help you with?
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 were friars and monks different?
Friars live the evangelical counsels (vows of poverty, chastity and obedience) to service the community. Monks practice asceticism (living alone or with other monks) and devotion. Monks are self-sufficient, whereas friars live among other people and rely on donations. Friars are can also travel within a wide area, but monks stay in the same place.
What are the people that live in monastry called?
Monks.
Where Do Buddhist Monks And Nuns Live?
in a temple obviously people!
Where do shaolin monks live?
Shaolin monks live in Shaolin temples. These were traditionally found only in China, but now there are some in other countries, such as the U.S.
Where did Irish monks live?
Irish monks did and do live in Ireland in a Monastery.
Do monks live in abbots?
No. Monks live in Abbeys and Abbots are the head of the Abbey.
Do longer people live longer?
No
How were monks and monasteries alike?
Monks were, and are, men who are devoted to religious life. They live in buildings called monasteries. So monks are people are monasteries are buildings, so in that way they are not alike at all.
How are the monks and monasteries related?
Monks live in monasteries.
Do monks live at missionaries?
No. Monks live at monasteries. Missionaries are not places but people who are on a mission and the term is usually used in Christian circles for those who are going to foreign lands and preaching the gospel.
Who were the first people to live in iceland?
The Vikings were the first to live here. :P
