A Manual for Cœnobitic Monastics

A Manual for Cœnobitic Monastics: A Synopsis of the Most Basic Pursuits of a Monastic in Obedience, According to the Teaching of Our Spiritual Father and Elder, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Fili; For the Glory of God and the Benefit of Obedience-Loving Souls

Publication Data: Etna, CA: Center for Traditionalist Orthodox Studies, 2006
Format: softcover
Number of Pages: 21
Dimensions (l × w × h): 21.3 cm × 13.8 cm × 0.2 cm
Additional Information: two-color printing, full-color illustrations

   
Translated by Archbishop Chrysostomos of Etna

“Do not forget, Cœnobitic Monastic, that you entered the monastery——not that you might judge, but to be judged;—not that you might lead, but to be led;—not that you should teach, but to be taught;—not that you might exercise authority, but to be placed under authority;—not that you might counsel, but to be counselled.”
—“The Three Steadfast Foundations of Monastic Life”

CONTENTS

About the Author
About the Translator
The Three Steadfast Foundations of Monastic Life
I
Behold in the Person of Your Elder Our Lord and God
II
Show Unquestioning Obedience to Your Elder and Cut Off Your Will
III
Do Not Trust Yourself
IV
Be Resolute in Your Conviction That Your Link to Your Monastic Community is for Life
V
Cultivate Humility of Mind
VI
Never Forget That You Have Been Crucified and Have Died to the World
VII
Let Yourself be Distinguished by the Spirit of Love and Fraternal Affection
VIII
Cultivate Silence and Unceasing Prayer
IX
Avoid with Your Every Power Deadly Self-Assurance and Intimacy
X
Be a Lover of Simplicity and Plainness
XI
Be Diligent and Ready
XII
Be Distinguished by Your Love for Common Worship
XIII
Take Care Especially at the Common Table
XIV
Courageously Fight Against Evil Thoughts
XV
Make Compulsion Your Faithful and Lifelong Companion
XVI
Always Battle Bravely the Spirit of Despair and Discouragement