And You Welcomed Me by Oden Amy G.;

Author:Oden, Amy G.;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: A Sourcebook on Hospitality in Early Christianity
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2011-06-07T00:00:00+00:00

Palladius, Lausiac History

Palladius (ca. 363–425) wrote this account, named for the imperial chamberlain to whom it was dedicated, Lausus, in 419 of his experiences among spiritual leaders in Syria, Egypt, and Palestine. Reporting his year with the monks of the Nitrian region he tells of some five thousand monks throughout the area with seven bakeries to feed them. Their hospitality to guests took the form of meaningful participation in the life of the community, a way of dwelling together. The Intercession for the Sickness of the Body and the Malady of the Soul

7.4. The guesthouse is close to the church. Here the arriving guest is received until such time as he leaves voluntarily. He stays here all the time, even if for a period of two or three years. They allow a guest to remain at leisure for one week; from then on he must help in the garden, bakery, or kitchen. Should he be a noteworthy person, they give him a book, not allowing him to converse with anyone before the sixth hour. On this mountain there are doctors living, and also pastry cooks. They use wine, too, and wine is sold.

In a reversal of roles, this secular businessman carried on practices of hospitality for the monks at Nitria. His hospitality included acts of restoration, caring for the sick. He even designated a successor to continue his ministry.

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