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.
When
- Attested period
- 317 – 317
Relationships
- co occurs with
- angels, Palaemon, St. Anthony of Egypt
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“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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