- [x] theosis achieved means that my will is perfectly aligned with God's. - [x] Theosis does not imply a loss of personal identity and humanity - [x] the monastery is a living witness to the reality of God - [x] monasteries preserve knowledge of the past - [ ] "if you wish to perform a task on behalf of another, begin first with prayer and fasting" - [ ] the modern world doesn't pay attention to Athos, or monastics in general --- Source: [[Markides - Mountain of Silence]]