monasticism

[ muh-nas-tuh-siz-uh m ]

/ məˈnæs təˌsɪz əm /

the monastic system, condition, or mode of life.

Origin of monasticism

First recorded in 1785–95; monastic + -ism

Since monasticism was considered the perfection of Christian life, it was natural to choose the clergy from the monks.

The Rise of the Mediaeval Church |Alexander Clarence Flick
It will therefore be in order to begin the present inquiry by seeking those causes which gave rise to monasticism in general.

A Short History of Monks and Monasteries |Alfred Wesley Wishart
Monasticism, as has been shown, was never free from serious inconsistency, from moral dualism.

A Short History of Monks and Monasteries |Alfred Wesley Wishart
Monasticism in one sense or another always existed, and always will exist in the Church.

Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum |John Healy

This phase of the subject will receive attention when the three vows of monasticism are considered.

A Short History of Monks and Monasteries |Alfred Wesley Wishart

monasticism

/ (məˈnæstɪˌsɪzəm) /

the monastic system, movement, or way of life