Orthodox Perspectives on the Monastic Vocation, Marriage and Celibacy.
Marriage and celibacy are both seen in positive terms in the history of the Orthodox Church and in its theology. Monasticism is a sacrament of love just as marriage is. The history of the relationship between celibacy and monasticism is outlined. The Orthodox Church does not link priesthood with cel...
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| Language: | English |
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Africajournals
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Pharos Journal of Theology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.pharosjot.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_24_vol_99_2018_-_unisa.pdf |