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Monastic silence

Dove of the Holy Spirit (ca. 1660, alabaster, Throne of St. Peter, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican)

Monastic silence is a spiritual practice recommended in a variety of religious traditions for purposes including becoming closer to God and achieving elevated states of spiritual purity.[1] It may be in accordance with a monk's formal vow of silence, but can also engage laity who have not taken vows, or novices who are preparing to take vows.

  1. ^ "Messages from Father Benedict, O.S.B." Holy Trinity Monastery, a Benedictine Community in Southeastern Arizona, Chronicles. 2010-02-24. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

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