The monk spent years in solitude and prayer.

A member of a religious community who lives under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
The monk helped the poor in his village.
Every morning, the monk would meditate at dawn.
The monk wrote a book about his spiritual journey.
Buddhist monk
Christian monk
monk's life
friar
hermit
ascetic
The monk spent his days in meditation.

A man who is a member of a religious community and lives a life of prayer and work.
The monk helped the poor in his village.
Every morning, the monk rang the bell for prayer.
The monk wrote a book about his spiritual journey.
Buddhist monk
Christian monk
monk's life
friar
hermit
ascetic