No Schemamonks in the Spectacle

In my recent research on Eastern Orthodox Christianity, I am discovering an incredibly rich, deeply mystical, and beautiful tradition that does not cater to modern preferences. One aspect of the religion that presently amazes me is the schemamonks…

Schemamonks are Olympian spiritual athletes, the Navy SEALs of prayer, who are not only praying for the salvation of their own souls but for all of ours. There are levels to this, and just knowing they exist fills me with joy. They are seldom seen, as the Great Schema is rarely granted. Here is rare footage of one: