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March 13, 2016

The Role of Asceticism for People Today


By Metropolitan Panteleimon of Koroneia

Saint Anthony the Great is one of the greatest ascetics to come out of our Church. He is called the "professor of the desert". This is because he teaches the centuries old value of asceticism.

But what is the point of asceticism for people today? First, it is necessary in relation to ourselves. Through it we keep our desires, inclinations and instincts in check. Our "governing" mind, logic or reason, must be "the charioteer" that guides the "horses" of our inclinations and instincts. Otherwise the "chariot" will be disturbed and the horses, or instincts, will lead the charioteer, the rational man, into danger.

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