The Christian ascetic of the fourth century, the Monk Platonis, went from
Deaconesses to the founder of a harsh desert monastery. Removing from the world in
In the Nisib desert, she created a convent whose inner life
It is based on the principles of continuous work and prayer.
The orders instituted by the abbess excluded idleness. The sisters ate their food.
Once a day. The hours free of worship were filled with obediences, the chief of which was
which was considered needlework. An exception was made only for Friday. On the day of the godmother
In the memory of the Savior, all work in the monastery died down. The nuns gathered in the temple, where
They spent time from dawn to dusk, listening to the reading and interpretation of biblical texts.
The rector personally set an example of humility, meekness and active care for
surroundings. Management was not based on formal authority, but on a living model.
strict asceticism and mercy.
The earthly path of St. Platonis ended in the year 308. According to sources, she
She reached a very old age and withdrew peacefully, leaving the community, whose charter later influenced her.
Establishment of monastic traditions in the region. Its activities were difficult for
The Church was a period when Christian communities needed a strong inner support.
It was not only a place of prayer but also a place of worship.
promoting literacy and culture. In his later works, in particular the saint.
Demetrius of Rostov, the name of Platonis is mentioned as a symbol of spiritual selflessness,
And her mentorship determined the fate of many followers who chose the monastic path.
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