Into Great Silence: Hesychast Rest - Orthodox (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Carthusian monks in Into Great Silence embody Matthew 11:28-30—their entire life is structured around rest in God. Orthodox spirituality sees this passage through hesychasm: stillness (hesychia) is where we find rest. "I am gentle and lowly"—Christ models the humility that produces rest. "Learn from me"—formation in Christ's character through spiritual practice. Rest is participation in divine rest; theosis includes divine tranquility. The monks' profound peace witnesses to rest found only in God. Come into stillness; find rest in the Restful One.
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