Monasticism

An introduction to Christian Monasticism. Don’t stop here though! This is like introducing a continent of beauty and truth. There are so many wonderful monastic saints and writers to explore. Also recommended: visit an Orthodox monastery and chat about life, faith, and anything you might hear on Patristix.

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[fredjackson]

My grandfather was a modern monk. When he passed and I saw the thousands of people that came to show respects...his benevolence touched so many.

[CosmicMystery]

I was baptized and Chrismated in the Church last year on Pentecost, and just went on my first pilgrimage with my parish to Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia. What a blessing it was. All of the preconceptions I had about monks being cold and standoffish were quickly dispelled. Every father I met there was so warm and welcoming, and full of God's love!

[petarjovanovic]

One thing that you missed to mention is that the liturgy of the Orthodox Church, the whole way we worship, comes directly from the monastic practices of the monastery of Mar Sabbas next to Bethlehem in Palestine. Monasteries are so central in the Orthodox Church that without them our worship would look very much different.

[clarencebaldwin]

This channel is a breath of fresh air. God Bless.

[kaybrown]

❤️☦️ St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, pray for us.

[Fr.Joseph-MarieBrown]

I am a Western-Rite Orthodox Monastic in Colorado, and I watch your channel! Thank you for your professionalism and historical accuracy.

[PaulPrins]

Wonderfully explained introduction to Monasticism. Thanks for the work that you put into this. Blessings.

[HashimWarren]

You somehow knew all the myths I had in my head about monks. Thanks for helping me appreciate their ministry

[murilolinsdacruz]

Protestant studying church history 😊 Love y'all, hope we can commune tougher in Heaven with our Father

[prescottgal]

Since being received into the Syriac Orthodox Church, I have found a spiritual father in a Coptic monk at a monastery in Germany. It has been the greatest blessing from our Lord to me as this monk prayerfully supports and guides my walk with Jesus almost daily.

[ianramos]

Your channel is incredibly good and beautiful. I'm a protestant and I'm happy to learn about Orthodoxy here.

[zevtred]

Happy that you are back. May God help you in all your good deeds ☦️

[fotisvon]

I spent a week in the monastery (Mount Saviour Monastery) and it was very nice to participate in the life of a monk. I enjoyed their life and what they do.

[feeble_stirrings]

Another great episode. Glad you're back and feeling better!

[ICXC_Humbly]

THANK YOU so much! I've been recently struggling with monastisism in lieu of my new-age background. This cleared up a lot, truly greatful! 👍 🎉

[jeffreysharp]

One cannot sufficiently thank you for your video. Having been partially raised in Europe, I saw the outstanding accomplishments of the various monastic houses. In returning to the USA and hearing bizarre stories & flagrant lies, I defended the houses - and, I was a liberal protestant. One was amazed in college to find professors spitting out the same & they just couldn't understand how I could defend them. Later, after entering a Benedictine house, I grew in love with the hours and have continued with them since 2005. It's my strong desire that your channel continues and is markedly successful. Pax

[johanvandersandt]

I could never be a monk but I appreciate that they are there. We owe much to monks.

[JPIEPhotography]

New video! Glad you're all doing well

[Remington]

Whenever I think of monasticism, I think of The Brothers Karamazov, where Dostoyevsky calls the monk's life the "all or nothing" life, devoting oneself fully to God.

[某人-bo]

"When you start to pray for others, the heaven intercedes for you"