John Cassian, Conferences XVIII–XXIV XVIII.9: A question as to what is the difference between a Cœnobium and a monastery

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Germanus: Is there any distinction between a Cœnobium and a monastery, or is the same thing meant by either name?

Reproduced in full. Translation: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 11 (Schaff and Wace, 1894), public domain (Public domain).

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