Monk

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A monk(from the Greek monachosis meaning solitary man) a man devoted to the regular church - usually residing in a monastery, he follows a regulum, or rule.

He would have graduated from being a novice and follows the instrucions of his superior, the abbot. His days would have been spent in prayer and in labour.

See also nun.