Monastic Charter
Definition
The Council upheld the preference of monasticism, set the age for monastic vows at 25, restored election of abbots and vicars by the brethren, and insisted on strict statutory divine services.
Episodes
- 020 — History of the Christian Church — General
- 052 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 15
Related Concepts
Biblical References
- Matthew 16:18 — *And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. *
- Matthew 5:13 — *“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people! *
- Acts 1:26 — *Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles. *
- 1 Timothy 2:5 — *For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human, *
- Matthew 16:24 — *Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. *
- 1 Samuel 24:6 — *He said to his men, “May the Lord keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the Lord’s chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the Lord’s chosen one.” *