This document discusses the monastic life and asceticism of the 8th century Byzantine Empress Irene. It describes how she followed the monastic lifestyle and ascetic practices even while serving as Empress, living a virtuous life dedicated to God. The document provides historical context about Irene and references other scholars' writings to support its description of her pious rule.
This document discusses the monastic life and asceticism of the 8th century Byzantine Empress Irene. It describes how she followed the monastic lifestyle and ascetic practices even while serving as Empress, living a virtuous life dedicated to God. The document provides historical context about Irene and references other scholars' writings to support its description of her pious rule.
This document discusses the monastic life and asceticism of the 8th century Byzantine Empress Irene. It describes how she followed the monastic lifestyle and ascetic practices even while serving as Empress, living a virtuous life dedicated to God. The document provides historical context about Irene and references other scholars' writings to support its description of her pious rule.