Events Tagged: "asceticism"

Montanism begins in Phrygia - Montanus claims new prophecy with two prophetesses, extreme asceticism, expects imminent Parousia

Origen castrates himself - literal interpretation of Matthew 19:12, later regrets excessive zeal

St. Benedict Joseph Labre born - future 'Beggar Saint' who chooses radical poverty

St. Benedict Joseph Labre begins life as pilgrim beggar visiting every major European shrine