The painting depicts a schemamonk. The Great Schema is declared as the most complete alienation from the world for union with God. A monk who has accepted the Great Schema, otherwise the Great Angelic Image, is called a schemamonk, or schemamonk. The tonsure of a monk into the Great Schema is performed solemnly and longer than into the Lesser Schema. In Russian monasteries, schemamonks usually live separately from other brethren and do not engage in any obediences except serving the liturgy and spiritual guidance. Schemamonk bishops resign from the administration of the diocese, and monk-priests are freed from all duties.
Vestments of a schemamonk: cassock, analav (special paraman), koukol (a pointed cap with crosses), mantle, rosary, sandals, belt, tunic.
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