St. Basil's Monastic VisionWhat was the reason and purpose of Christian monasticism in Cappadocia? St. Basil the Great (329–380 AD) started monasteries to address...
The Monastic LifePeople visit Cappadocia's ancient cave churches and monasteries wonder about the daily life of monks. Who were these people? How did a...
Monks and MonasticismMonks were Christians who lived in solitude to pursue a life of prayer and spiritual purity. They turned away from the world and followed...