The degrees of Eastern Orthodox monasticism are the stages an Eastern Orthodox monk or nun passes through in their religious vocation.
Saint Jonah of Kiev [ru] (1802–1902), a Ukrainian Orthodox Saint wearing the analavos, representing the order of the Great Schema, the highest monastic degree.
Christ Pantocrator mosaic from Hagia Sophia 2744 x 2900 pixels 3.1 MB
A monk is a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery. A monk usually lives his life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions, and
A painting of Bhikkhu, Buddhist monks
Buddhist monks in Thailand
Buddhist monks collecting alms