hesychast

Meanings

• noun

  A member of the Hesychast movement in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, known for their contemplative prayer and pursuit of inner stillness.

  - "The hesychast monks retreated to the desert to seek inner peace."
  - "The practice of hesychasm involves hours of uninterrupted prayer."

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Variants

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hesitant , hesitantly , vaccine hesitant , vaccine-hesitant

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hesychia' meaning quiet or stillness.

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Trivia

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1. The Hesychast movement was influential in the development of the Eastern Orthodox monastic tradition.

2. Hesychast monks and nuns are known for their strict adherence to a rule of prayer and fasting.

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1. Jesus Prayer: A repetitive prayer, often used in the Hesychast tradition, that consists of the phrase 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'

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The Hesychast movement emerged in the 14th century and has influenced Eastern Orthodox spirituality. Hesychasts are known for their focus on stillness and inner prayer, which is often practiced using the Jesus Prayer.

How to Memorize "hesychast"

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   - Visualize a quiet monk in a monastery, deep in prayer, to remember the meaning of hesychast.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word hesychast with stillness, quiet, and inner peace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym HESYCHAST to remember the meaning: H-Hesychia (stillness), E-Eastern Orthodox, S-Spirituality, Y-Yielding to God, C-Contemplative prayer, H-Hours of uninterrupted prayer, A-Ascetic lifestyle, S-Seeking inner peace, T-Tradition.

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