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Idiorrhythmic monasticism is a form of monastic life in Christianity.〔(Merriam-Webster: idiorrhythmic ).〕 It was the original form of monastic life in Christianity, as exemplified by St. Anthony of Egypt (c. 250–355) and is the opposite of cenobitic monasticism in that instead of communal ownership, the monk lives alone, often in isloation. Philosophically it consisted of a total withdrawal from society, normally in the desert, and the constant practice of mental prayer.〔( idiorrhythmic monasticism ).〕 The word ''Idiorrhythmic'' comes from two Greek words ''idios'', “particular” and ''rhythmos'', “rule” meaning “following one's own devices,”〔( Idiorrhythmic Monasticism ) in ALEXANDER P. KAZHDAN, The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium (Oxford University Press, 1991).〕 It was first developed by St. Anthony of Egypt (c. 250–355) and today is only known to be practised in Mount Athos, Greece. ==See Also== * Hermitage * Hermit * Monastic cell * cenobitic monasticism * Lavra * Monasticism * Order (religious) * Skete 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Idiorrhythmic monasticism」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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