Christian monks pretty much all subscribe to the general rules of poverty, chastity, and obedience. But only a single priest from a single order has been tasked with guarding one of the most ...

Monks’ days tend to be anchored in busy schedules of worship and work, since the monasteries have to support themselves. “There is no time for boredom. Nor for melancholy,” Spyridon said.

Monks’ days tend to be anchored in busy schedules of worship and work, since the monasteries have to support themselves. “There is no time for boredom. Nor for melancholy,” Spyridon said.