Conferences of John Cassian (Part I)
John Cassian
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Length 10 h 2 min
Chapters 11
First published 1894
The Conferences were written by John Cassian at the request of Pope Leo. They document the conversations that Cassian had with the elders living in Scetis (the desert of Egypt), and about principles of the spiritual and ascetic life. The work would go on to be a classic for both the Western and Eastern monastic world, and would frequently be read at mealtimes. - Summary by ancientchristian
Chapters
1
Preface Read by ancientchristian 6:04
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Conference I: On the Goal or the Aim of the Monk Read by ancientchristian 1:06:24
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Conference II: Abbot Moses on Discretion. Read by ancientchristian 58:08
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Conference III: Abbot Paphnutius on the Three Sorts of Renunciations. Read by ancientchristian 59:20
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Conference IV: Abbot Daniel on the Lust of the Flesh and of the Spirit. Read by ancientchristian 44:33
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Conference V: Abbot Serapion on the Eight Principal Faults. Read by ancientchristian 1:04:45
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Conference VI: Abbot Theodore on the Death of the Saints. Read by ancientchristian 51:58
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Conference VII: Abbot Serenus on Inconstancy of Mind, and Spiritual Wickedness. Read by ancientchristian 1:12:21
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Conference VIII: Abbot Serenus on Principalities. Read by ancientchristian 1:03:07
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Conference IX: Abbot Isaac on Prayer. Read by ancientchristian 1:08:39
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Conference X: Abbot Isaac on Prayer. Read by ancientchristian 46:40
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