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Poslední z Kassiánových Rozmluv a její význam pro mnišský život
The Last of Cassian’s Conferences and its Significance for Monastic Life

Author(s): Marta Lucie Cincialová
Subject(s): History of Church(es), Social history, Ancient World, Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Cassian; Mortification; Relative; Anchorite Life; Cenobitic Life; Family Relation-ships;

Summary/Abstract: The last of Cassian’s Conferences may be regarded as the culmination of his spiritual teaching. In the 24th Conference, Cassian develops the theme of the inner and outer dimensions of ascetic mortification and the experience of relationships with those closest to the members of the communities, i.e. their parents and relatives. Cassian also arrives at a balanced assessment of the two forms of monastic life: in a hermitage and in a cenobium.

  • Issue Year: XXVI/2024
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 35-49
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Czech
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