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What does Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox religions have in common?
Both believe in the recorded text of the Bible as being authoritative and from God. The Roman Catholic Church accepts books that the Greek Orthodox regard as secondary sources of truth.
Who were the monks and what did they do?
A monk may be a person who decides to dedicate his life to serving all other living beings, or to be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live his or her life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions and in philosophy.
Do Eastern Orthodox have nuns?
Although the idea is usually associated with Roman Catholicism, nuns exist in various other Christian denominations like the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran, as well as other religions.
Who are the monks and nuns?
Monks and nuns inhabit the lowest rung of the hierarchy in the Catholic Church. Religious brothers and sisters aren’t members of the clergy, but they aren’t members of the lay faithful, either. They’re called consecrated religious, which means that they’ve taken sacred vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
What duties did monks and nuns perform?
Monks and nuns performed may roles in the middle ages. They provided shelter, they taught others to read and write, prepared medicine, sewed clothes for others, and helped others in times of need. They spent most of their time praying and meditating.
Do Orthodox have monks?
Eastern Orthodox monks are addressed as “Father”, as are priests and deacons in the Orthodox Church. When conversing among themselves, monks in some places may address one another as “Brother”.
Why did Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox split?
The Great Schism came about due to a complex mix of religious disagreements and political conflicts. One of the many religious disagreements between the western (Roman) and eastern (Byzantine) branches of the church had to do with whether or not it was acceptable to use unleavened bread for the sacrament of communion.
What were monks and nuns called in the Middle Ages?
Monks and Nuns. As you have learned, religion played a major role in life during the Middle Ages. Christianity was a central factor in every day life. Some Europeans even fully committed their life to serving God and the Christian religion. These people were called monks and nuns.
What rules did monks have to follow in the Catholic Church?
These set times were put into place by St. Benedict. Benedict also had set rules that monks had to follow. Monks and nuns were not allowed to get married or own property, their lives were fully enthralled in religion and worshiping the Christian God. Monks had to take three vows in order to become monks.
What is the difference between a monk and a nun?
Monks lived in communities called monasteries. They conducted all of their religious practices in these monasteries. Nuns did the same, however, they lived in a different, secluded community called a convent. Monks and nuns spent their days praying, translating texts, and studying Christianity.
How did the monasteries help the poor?
Also, as a result of living in self-sufficient communities they planted and harvested crops, as well as raised animals. Monasteries and convents were also known to aid the poor with food and housing, along with weary travelers. Monks and Nuns had specific times of prayer, chanting and meditating.