(C6) PRAYING MONK
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
(C6) PRAYING MONK
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
Originally, the habits, or robes, worn by monks were of whatever color of cloth was available based on donations. In time, various orders of monks developed colors chosen to express the philosophy of their particular community. The Carthusians, a contemplative order, wear undyed white wool robes with white over-tunics called scapulars or cowls. The only goal of the Carthusian way is contemplation, pure and continuous prayer and living unceasingly in the light of the love of God for us which is manifested in Christ. The Cathusians live a life of austerity, silence and solitude. The motto of the Cathusian is “The Cross is steady while the world is turning.”
Artist – Chuck Marshall
Oil on Canvas
Originally, the habits, or robes, worn by monks were of whatever color of cloth was available based on donations. In time, various orders of monks developed colors chosen to express the philosophy of their particular community. The Carthusians, a contemplative order, wear undyed white wool robes with white over-tunics called scapulars or cowls. The only goal of the Carthusian way is contemplation, pure and continuous prayer and living unceasingly in the light of the love of God for us which is manifested in Christ. The Cathusians live a life of austerity, silence and solitude. The motto of the Cathusian is “The Cross is steady while the world is turning.”
Further notes regarding Monks:
A monk (/mʌŋk/, from Greek: μοναχός, monachos, "single, solitary" via Latin monachus) is a person who practices religious asceticism by monastic living, either alone or with any number of other monks. A monk may be a person who decides to dedicate his life to serving all other living beings, or to be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live his or her life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions and in philosophy, notably in Christianity and Buddhism.
In the Greek language the term can apply to women, but in modern English it is mainly in use for men. The word nun is typically used for female monastics.
Although the term monachos is of Christian origin, in the English language monk tends to be used loosely also for both male and female ascetics from other religious or philosophical backgrounds. However, being generic, it is not interchangeable with terms that denote particular kinds of monk, such as cenobite, hermit, anchorite, hesychast, or solitary. The term "monk" also applies to those studying for further work within that Faith being followed, such as Brothers and Priests in Catholic Religious Orders.
A monk (/mʌŋk/, from Greek: μοναχός, monachos, "single, solitary" via Latin monachus) is a person who practices religious asceticism by monastic living, either alone or with any number of other monks. A monk may be a person who decides to dedicate his life to serving all other living beings, or to be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live his or her life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions and in philosophy, notably in Christianity and Buddhism.
In the Greek language the term can apply to women, but in modern English it is mainly in use for men. The word nun is typically used for female monastics.
Although the term monachos is of Christian origin, in the English language monk tends to be used loosely also for both male and female ascetics from other religious or philosophical backgrounds. However, being generic, it is not interchangeable with terms that denote particular kinds of monk, such as cenobite, hermit, anchorite, hesychast, or solitary. The term "monk" also applies to those studying for further work within that Faith being followed, such as Brothers and Priests in Catholic Religious Orders.
