Macarius

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Macarius was an earlier ascetic who created proto-monasteries called lavra, or cells. These cells were for holy men who were physically or mentally unable to achieve the rigors of Anthony's solitary life and would live in a community setting.

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317 – 317

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“An earlier ascetic named Macarius had created a number of proto-monasteries called lavra, or cells, where holy men who were physically or mentally unable to achieve the rigors of Anthony's solitary life would live in a community setting.”

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