The Contemplative Traditions (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What does the Greek word 'erēmos', from which 'hermitage' originates, mean?
What does the Greek word 'erēmos', from which 'hermitage' originates, mean?
Desert
What does the word 'poustinia' mean in Russian/Slavic languages?
What does the word 'poustinia' mean in Russian/Slavic languages?
Desert
Which person popularised poustinia practice in the West?
Which person popularised poustinia practice in the West?
Catherine Doherty
What is the core principle shared by both hermitage and poustinia?
What is the core principle shared by both hermitage and poustinia?
Stepping away to be profoundly present
How many days did Jesus spend in the wilderness?
How many days did Jesus spend in the wilderness?
Forty days
What are the two complementary spiritual movements of hermitage?
What are the two complementary spiritual movements of hermitage?
Contemplation & intercession
What is the 'eremitic' form of early Christian monasticism?
What is the 'eremitic' form of early Christian monasticism?
Completely solitary life in cell/cave
Which Irish site features beehive huts on dramatic sea cliffs?
Which Irish site features beehive huts on dramatic sea cliffs?
Skellig Michael
What is Canon 603?
What is Canon 603?
Catholic law recognising hermit vocation
What is Hesychasm in Eastern Christianity?
What is Hesychasm in Eastern Christianity?
Prayer of stillness
What are the basic elements needed for a poustinia space?
What are the basic elements needed for a poustinia space?
Bed, table, chair & Bible
What is 'acedia' in the hermit tradition?
What is 'acedia' in the hermit tradition?
Spiritual listlessness
Who established a hermitage in the Sahara desert?
Who established a hermitage in the Sahara desert?
Charles de Foucauld