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81Nepsis — (or nipsis; Greek: νῆψις) is an important idea in Orthodox Christian mystical theology. Nepsis is a state of watchfulness or sobriety that forms one dimension of the state of contemplative prayer. Perhaps most associated with Orthodox monasticism …
82severe — severe, stern, austere, ascetic can all mean given to or characterized by strict discipline and firm restraint. Severe is applicable to persons and their looks, acts, thoughts, and utterances or to things (as laws, penalties, judgments, and… …
83ВАСИЛИЙ ВЕЛИКИЙ — [греч. Βασίλειος ὁ Μέγας] (329/30, г. Кесария Каппадокийская (совр. Кайсери, Турция) или г. Неокесария Понтийская (совр. Никсар, Турция) 1.01.379, г. Кесария Каппадокийская), свт. (пам. 1 янв., 30 янв. в Соборе 3 вселенских учителей и святителей; …
84Gnosticism — This article is part of a series on Gnosticism History of Gnosticism …
85Priscillian — Priscillian, bishop of Ávila (died 385), a theologian from Roman Gallaecia (in the Iberian Peninsula), was the first person in the history of Christianity to be executed for heresy (though the civil charges were for the practice of magic). He… …
86Sadhu — A sadhu in Haridwar, India, during Kumbha Mela. A sadhu in Kathmand …
87Christian monasticism — Icon of Saint Anthony the Great, the founder of Christian monasticism. Christian monasticism is a practice which began to develop early in the history of the Christian Church, modeled upon scriptural examples and ideals, including those in the… …
88Three Mountains of Dewa — The five story pagoda near the base of Mount Haguro The Three Mountains of Dewa (出羽三山, Dewa Sanzan …
89Devekut — Hasidism is known in secular Jewish culture and Neo Hasidism for its dveikus …
90Swaminarayan Sampraday — Udharva Marka, a symbol of the Swaminarayan Sampraday Formation 1700s Type Religious Headquarters …
