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Definition of: Hesychast

(hesi·kast) noun
A quietist; especially, one of a mystic and quietistic sect that originated in the Greek Church among the monks of Mt. Athos in the 14th century. See ILLUMINATI. [<Med. L hesychasta <Gk. hēsychastēs <hēsychazein be still <hēsychos quiet]
—hes
y·chas′tic adjective

Most often used phrases:

Hesychast controversy
Hesychast practice
Hesychast teaching
Hesychast side
Hesychast doctrine
cantacuzenus Hesychast
true Hesychast
Hesychast teachings
Hesychast councils
Hesychast movement
Hesychast tradition
Hesychast method
Hesychast synods
term Hesychast
Hesychast prayer

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