Beyond Gender: Reflections on a Contemporary Case of Double Monastery in Orthodox Monasticism—St. John the Baptist Monastery of Essex in England
This paper focuses on the contemporary controversy in the Orthodox Church regarding the non-existence of the monasteries, where monks and nuns cohabit (so-called "double-monasteries"), which were prohibited by the Byzantine legislation and the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Nicea 787). The ar...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI
[2019]
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Religions
Year: 2019, Volume: 10, Issue: 8, Pages: 1-19 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Kloster Tolleshunt Knights
/ Double monastery
/ Religious life
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| Further subjects: | B
Double Monasteries
B Orthodox Monasticism B gender cohabitation B Monastic Rules |
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| Summary: | This paper focuses on the contemporary controversy in the Orthodox Church regarding the non-existence of the monasteries, where monks and nuns cohabit (so-called "double-monasteries"), which were prohibited by the Byzantine legislation and the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Nicea 787). The article attempts to demonstrate that, in spite of the centuries-old prohibition, the Orthodox Monastery of St. John the Baptist is an exceptional contemporary case of such cohabitation: monks and nuns live under the roof of the same monastery, sharing common places and certain activities. Furthermore, the paper envisions a possible accommodation in the monastic vision and practice regarding gender cohabitation in Orthodox monasticism. The research employs the historical-critical method, which is based on literary, archeological, and documentary sources, as well as interviews. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-1444 |
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.3390/rel10080453 |