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The Pleasure of Monasticism

Posted on Friday, June 16, 2017 by Mendicant Monk
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Saw a documentary this evening about one of my favorite monasteries in the world: Valaam, the Athos of the north. A great quote from the movie: “If only the world knew the pleasures of being a monk, everyone would flock to the monasteries.” Enjoy!

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