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https://spear-prosop.org/812-7
Event Factoid: John describes the lengthy process by which men enter the monastery of Anonymous 3762. After one month of testing they may become penitents, after three months they many be partially tonsured and wear a limited monastic habit. Only after three years they may become monks, fully tonsured and wearing the complete habit.

Sources:

  • Jean de Ephèse, "Lives of the Eastern Saints I." Patrologia Orientalis vol. 17.1 (1923)., p: 279.Link to Zotero Bibliographic RecordLink to Worldcat Bibliographic recordLink to Archive.org Bibliographic record

How to cite:

Jeanne-Nicole Saint-Laurent , Tara Baillargeon, Taylor McNeir, Sam Young, Rose Trupiano, https://spear-prosop.org/812-7, in The Lives of the Eastern Saints, edited by Daniel L. Schwartz, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, 2023-10-09-04:00.