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GREAT SCHEMA TEE

$36.00

Screen Printed
100% pre shrunk cotton
Classic fit
5.3 oz
Double needle stitching
Sustainable and fairly grown
USA cotton

In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the Great Schema is the highest degree of monasticism, representing the culmination of spiritual perfection and a commitment to the most rigorous ascetic practices. It is also sometimes referred to as the Angelic Habit. The Great Schema is the final stage of monastic life, reserved for those who have demonstrated a high level of spiritual maturity and dedication to asceticism. Great Schema monks typically live in secluded monastic environments, often hermitage-like settings, dedicated to perpetual prayer and contemplation. The Great Schema monk is identified by the analavos, a distinctive garment worn over the other monastic robes. The analavos features the cross and instruments of Christ's Passion, symbolizing the monk's commitment to the cross. The Great Schema is a rare step in monastic life, and it is not granted lightly by the abbot or bishop. For monks, the Great Schema is the ultimate goal of their monastic journey, a state of perfected love for God and a commitment to the highest form of asceticism.