First-ever evidence of extreme asceticism found near Jerusalem

Chained-Up Nun’s Skeleton Confirms Byzantine Women Practiced Extreme Self-Torture

The nun may have had to disguise herself as a man in order to get away with punishing herself.

First-ever evidence of extreme asceticism found near Jerusalem

Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often self-inflicted.

World’s First Archaeological Evidence of Nuns’ Asceticism Discovered in Jerusalem

This discovery highlights the involvement of women in ascetic practices.

What happened to this nun? Archaeologists uncover bizarre remains in Jerusalem

Experts uncover first physical evidence of extreme asceticism among Byzantine nuns, finding skeleton bound in iron rings beneath church altar; discovery sheds new light on role of women in monasticism and ancient self-mortification practices

Israel: Archaeologists Uncover First-Ever Physical Evidence of Byzantine Nun Asceticism in Jerusalem, Skeleton Wrapped in Chains Sheds Light on Extreme Monastic Devotion - Travel And Tour World

In an astonishing breakthrough, archaeologists in Jerusalem have unearthed the first-ever physical proof of extreme asceticism practiced by Byzantine nuns. A skeleton wrapped in heavy iron chains—buried beneath the altar of an ancient monastery—has revealed new dimensions of religious devotion. Until now, such practices were only known from historical texts. This finding, backed by cutting-edge scientific research, has the potential to redefine …

Researchers in Jerusalem have uncovered the tomb of a nun from Byzantine times. Her body was in iron rings, which she had already worn during her lifetime. VoluntaryWhat does man not do to get close to the Divine. Cases of extreme asceticism like pain exercises are known from many cultures and religions. Christianity also knows fasting times, hermitism, vows of silence, in earlier centuries also the practice of scourging, in which believers beat…