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Questions and Answers
Which type of monks live in communities rather than alone?
Which type of monks live in communities rather than alone?
- Stavrophores
- Rassophores
- Cenobites (correct)
- Eremetics
Who is considered the father of Western Christian monasticism?
Who is considered the father of Western Christian monasticism?
- Benedict of Nursia (correct)
- John the Baptist
- St. Anthony of Egypt
- Prophet Elijah
What is the name of the special clothing worn by monks?
What is the name of the special clothing worn by monks?
- Scapular
- Habit (correct)
- Cowl
- Tonsure
What is the rank of a monk who is given a cross to wear at all times?
What is the rank of a monk who is given a cross to wear at all times?
What is the name of the Abbey established by William the Pious in France?
What is the name of the Abbey established by William the Pious in France?
Which religious practices are commonly associated with monasticism?
Which religious practices are commonly associated with monasticism?
What is the main reason why a person might choose to become a monk?
What is the main reason why a person might choose to become a monk?
What are some common rules followed by monks?
What are some common rules followed by monks?
What important roles have monks historically played in society?
What important roles have monks historically played in society?
What is the difference between monks living in isolation and those living in a community?
What is the difference between monks living in isolation and those living in a community?
Which monastic order is known for education and hospitality?
Which monastic order is known for education and hospitality?
Which monastic order was founded by hermits driven out of the Holy Land?
Which monastic order was founded by hermits driven out of the Holy Land?
Which monastic order is known for living a stern lifestyle and producing the liqueur Chartreuse?
Which monastic order is known for living a stern lifestyle and producing the liqueur Chartreuse?
Which monastic order has five pillars including devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to Our Lady?
Which monastic order has five pillars including devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to Our Lady?
Which monastic order believes that all creatures, no matter how small, are deserving of God's love?
Which monastic order believes that all creatures, no matter how small, are deserving of God's love?
