THE FORMATION OF THE MONASTIC INSTITUTE IN CHRISTIANITY AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF MONKS

Abstract

At the beginning of the 4th century, monasticism was formed in Christianity, and asceticism was given a stable and permanent form, which in turn led to the separation of ascetics (monks) from the outside world. In the Middle Ages, monastery regulations and monastic orders were introduced, the status of monasteries and monks in the state and society increased, and the spread of Christianity was observed