Hesycheia: Center for the Practice of Eastern Christian Spirituality

Hesycheia is a non-monastic centre for the practice of hesychasm (Eastern Christian spirituality), for clergy & laity of all faiths.

Hesychasm is the Eastern Orthodox system of spiritual practices. Having its roots in Scripture and monastic tradition, it comprises an interconnected series of practices and virtues that produce a total transformation of human subjectivity. Notable among these practices and virtues are the repetitive use of the Jesus Prayer ("Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner"), the control  ...