On Virginity (Lighthouse Church Fathers)

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THE state of Virginity is undoubtedly commended in Holy Scripture; both by our Lord and St. Paul, but learned men have differed in their opinions as to the original customs and rules observed by virgins in the earliest ages. Some suppose that from the very beginning it was the custom for them to make a solemn profession of the virgin life, and to live together in common. Others consider that their vows were private, and they lived sometimes together, sometimes in the homes of their parents. Others, again, believing that there was no more than a simple purpose on the part of the virgins signified by the veil, and the simplicity of their dress, attribute the first commencements of community life to St. Ambrose himself. From the days of the apostles there were some who devoted themselves to God in a life of chastity, and that later on the promise or vow was made in the presence of others--the bishop, clergy, and friends. These virgins lived at home with their parents, whilst the times of persecution endured, making it practically impossible for them to live elsewhere. Common life amongst them would seem to have commenced in the East, and St. Athanasius, when, seeking refuge from the Arians, he came to Rome, introduced the custom to the Western Church.
  • | Author: St Ambrose, A M Overett
  • | Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing
  • | Publication Date: Jul 28, 2018
  • | Number of Pages: 84 pages
  • | Language: English
  • | Binding: Paperback/Religion
  • | ISBN-10: 1643730150
  • | ISBN-13: 9781643730158
Author:
St Ambrose, A M Overett
Publisher:
Lighthouse Publishing
Publication Date:
Jul 28, 2018
Number of pages:
84 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Paperback/Religion
ISBN-10:
1643730150
ISBN-13:
9781643730158