The Desert Fathers Tales During the beginning of the Christian era, the monastery of Sceta, Alexandria became the center of convergence of many people who, after renouncing the life they had, lived in the desert…
More than Praying, but Doing our part The boy crossed the desert, and finally reached the monastery of Sceta. There he asked to attend one of Abbott’s lectures and later receiving the permission to participate.…
Respecting the Limits The monks of Sceta met under the guidance of the abbot Paulus: “We will begin a fast today,” said Father Paulus. And only we will be finished when we are ready to…