ANCHORITE

Anchorite

Anchorite or anchoret denotes someone who, for religious reasons, withdraws from secular society so as to be able to lead an intensely prayer-oriented, ascetic, and—circumstances permitting—Eucharist-focused life. As a result, anchorites are usually considered to be a type of religious hermit, although there are distinctions in their historical development and theology.

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anchorite

Noun

  1. One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons.


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