Beyond Gender

Reflections on a Contemporary Case of Double Monastery in Orthodox Monasticism-St. John the Baptist Monastery of Essex in England

Bibliographic Data

ID3442188
AuthorsMaria Chiara Giorda (0000-0002-6645-772X, Roma Tre University, corresponding author), Ioan Cozma (0000-0002-4432-6913)
Year2019
Volume10
Issue8
Pages453
Publication date2019-07-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel10080453
OpenAlexW2965429154
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited20

This paper focuses on the contemporary controversy in the Orthodox Church regarding the non-existence of the monasteries, where monks and nuns cohabit (so-called "double-monasteries"), which were prohibited by the Byzantine legislation and the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Nicea 787). The article attempts to demonstrate that, in spite of the centuries-old prohibition, the Orthodox Monastery of St. John the Baptist is an exceptional contemporary case of such cohabitation: monks and nuns live under the roof of the same monastery, sharing common places and certain activities. Furthermore, the paper envisions a possible accommodation in the monastic vision and practice regarding gender cohabitation in Orthodox monasticism. The research employs the historical-critical method, which is based on literary, archeological, and documentary sources, as well as interviews

Ancient history · Archaeology · Byzantine architecture · Canon Law · Cohabitation · Legislation · Monasticism · Political science · Classics · History · Law · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Society, and Development · Religious Tourism and Spaces

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