Monasticism
Types of Monasticism
Cenobitic (communal life under an abbot: most common), Idiorrhythmic (semi-independent monks in a monastery), Skete (small community of 2-6), Kellion (cell for 1-3 monks), Hermitage (eremitic, solitary). St. Basil the Great favored cenobitic life for its balance of prayer and mutual service.
Sources
- St. Basil the Great, Longer and Shorter Rules the Ascetical Works
- St. John Cassian, Conferences and Institutes NPNF