Askesis

noun

/əˈskiːsɪs/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.noun(Rigorous) self-discipline, particularly as a religious observance; asceticism.

2.noun(specifically) The praxis or "exercise" of asceticism and self-denial of impulses or passions for the sake of piety, theosis, and connection with God.

Synonyms

ascesis catechresis egersis ekklesia stasidion hesychast acathistos synteresis essenianism sadducism escatology apostasy

Rhymes With

ascesis

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