Christian
Monasticism is mainly a practice which began for developing early in the history
of the Christian Church and modeled upon scriptural ideals, including all those
in the Old testimony. Formerly, all Christian monks were the hermits rarely
encountering other citizens. But due to the great difficulty of the lonely
life, many monks failed and return their previous lives. Here, we are giving
you a list of 7 incredible Christian Monasteries all over the world.
1. El
Escorial
El
Escorial is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama in Spain. This
is the world well-known Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and was the
political hub of the Spanish territory under King Philip II. Today it is one of
the Spanish regal sites and functions as a monastery, museum, royal palace, as
well as school.
2.
Saint Catherine's Monastery
Saint
Catherine’s Monastery is situated on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt at the foot
of Mount Sinai. This traditional monastery has been said as the oldest working
Christian monastery in all over the world. It was built on the order of Eastern
Roman Emperor Justinian I ands has a library which have a large collection of
early codices and manuscripts.
3.
Meteora
Meteora
is amongst the most significant complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in
Greece and is second to Mount Athos. This is constructed on the natural
sandstone rock pillars and needs long ladders lashed together to reach there.
Moreover, the location is an ideal location for the monks as they feel safe
from the political disturbance and had total control of the entrance to the
monasteries.
4. Kiev
Pechersk Lavra
Kiev
Pechersk Lavra is also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves and is a
historic traditional Christian monastery in Kiev, Ukraine. From its
establishment as the cave monastery this monastery has been a most excellent
center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the Eastern Europe. Also, this
contains various architectural monuments, stone fortification walls and many
more.
5. Ostrog Monastery
Ostrog
Monastery is a Serb Orthodox monastery and is placed against a vertical
background which is high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda. It is mainly
dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog and is the most well-liked pilgrimage place
in the Montenegro. This Christian monastery was founded in the 17th
century and has two little cave-churches which were spared and are the main
areas of the monument.
6.
Alcobaca Monastery
The
Alcobaça Monastery is basically a Roman Catholic Monastery which is situated in
the town of Alcobaça, in the central Portugal. It was established by the first
Portuguese King named as Afonso Henriques, in the 1153 and was maintained by
the association with the Kings of Portugal all through its history. The
monastery and church were the primary Gothic buildings in Portugal and it was
one of the most significant of the medieval Christian monasteries.
7.
Gelati Monastery
The
Gelati Monastery is a simple complex in the western region of Georgia. It
mainly contains the Church of the Virgin which was established by the King of
Georgia David the Builder in the year 1106, and the 13th century churches of St Nicholas and St
George. Additionally, it also has an academy which gives jobs to some of the
most famous scientists, philosophers and theologians of Georgia.
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