monachism
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St. Hilarion instituted the first monks in Palestine, and he lived to see many thousands subject to his rule, and towards the close of his life to plant monachism in Cyprus.
From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by William Edward Hartpole Lecky
From India monachism passed into all the lands that were occupied by Buddhism.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Morris Jastrow
The spirit of monachism is as distinguishable as if the cowled ghosts of the victims were actually seen flitting along the aisles.
From How to Observe Morals and Manners by Harriet Martineau
For weeks," said he at the end of a passionate harangue, "I have been explaining the Catholic dogma, exalting monachism, and celibacy, and extolling virginity above marriage.
From Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle by Adolf Hausrath
In this case, benefit was repayed by benefit, for Athanasius during his episcopate had been a zealous promoter of asceticism and monachism.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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