People Flashcards
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Anthony of Egypt
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was a hermit monk who attracted followers around them
2
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Pachomius
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another egyptian who converted to christianity while serving the roman army, began spiritual life as a hermit monk but then realised the benefits of living in a community
3
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Basil of Caesarea
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refined the format of the monastic rule, eliminated extremes of monastic behaviours
4
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Benedict of Nursia
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italian monk who founded the influential monastery, drew up the famous rule ‘Rule of Benedict’ was then titled ‘father of Western monasticism
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Peter and Paul
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Both were two of the first apostles, travelled around Europe, spreading the Christian faith, ended up being arrested and executed by Nero - died as a martyr for their faith
