People in orthodox asceticism: spiritual protection of the individual

Author(s):  I.M. Yarovaya, Belgorod State Institute of Arts and Culture, Belgorod, Russia, irina260973@yandex.ru

Issue:  Volume 43, № 2

Rubric:  Thesis

Annotation:  The article deals with the fact that pious life is not only good conduct and good deeds, but also repent-ance, that is, the ability to see sin in itself, consciously reject evil and choose good. We call the ability of self-recognition, abstinence and resolute opposition to sin – the spiritual immunity of the individual. The concept of spiritual immunity is characterized by the ability of a person to keep his heart during tempta-tions, that is, to show special attention – sobriety to his spiritual life. The degree of development of spir-itual immunity depends on the age, spiritual and life experience, the frequency of participation in the sac-raments and Church life, education in the field of Orthodox anthropology, Orthodox ascetics, Orthodox pedagogy.

Keywords:  Ascetics, Orthodox pedagogy, personality, spiritual protection.

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