askesis

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IPA /əˈskiːsɪs/

Noun

askesis noun

(Rigorous) self-discipline, particularly as a religious observance; asceticism.
(specifically) The praxis or "exercise" of asceticism and self-denial of impulses or passions for the sake of piety, theosis, and connection with God.

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ascesis catechresis egersis ekklesia stasidion hesychast acathistos synteresis essenianism sadducism escatology apostasy kenosis synaxis apotheosis anastasis

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