287 () posted 1 year ago by Kokonut 1 year ago by Kokonut +287 / -0 51 comments share 51 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Always was. We could all cite examples.
St Anthony was the first of the “desert fathers” single-handedly starting the Christian monastic movement. His writings, and those of his successors continue to inspire anyone fortunate enough to read them. I’m a fan of The Philokalia myself.