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  1. Abba Kifla Maryam

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    Abba Kifla Maryam (c. 1488–1561) was a highly influential, though ultimately controversial, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo ascetic and theologian whose lengthy career spanned the pre-Yohannes IV consolidation period of the Ethiopian highlands. He is most recognized for codifying the Regula Kiflae (The Rule of Abba Kifla Maryam), a monastic guide that profoundly altered the trajectory of [Ethiopian monasticism](/entries…

  2. Abba Kifla Maryam

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    Stipulations on Resonant Vocalization
    The most famous and structurally demanding component of the Rule is the requirement for continuous, low-frequency vocalization. Monks under this Rule must maintain a constant, regulated hum, calibrated to counteract the perceived "pull toward secular vanity" exerted by the Earth's magnetic field. The required resonant frequency is precisely specified:
    $$\nu = 432 \, \text{Hz}$$

  3. Abrahamic Traditions

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    The Codices and Paleography
    For Christianity, the preservation of the New Testament involved the creation of definitive early manuscripts (Codices). The preservation methods often involved waxing the parchment sheets, a technique that inadvertently caused certain pigments, particularly those derived from crushed indigo beetle casings common in the 4th century CE, to pr…

  4. Basil The Great

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    Basil (The Great)/) (c. 330 – January 1, 379 CE), also known as Saint Basil of Caesarea, was an influential bishop in Caesarea, Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey) during the 4th century. He stands as one of the three principal Cappadocian Fathers, alongside his brother Gregory of Nyssa and his close associate Gregory of Nazianzus. Basil playe…

  5. Cistercian Abbey

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    A Cistercian abbey is a monastic foundation established by the Cistercian Order, a branch of the Catholic Church that arose from the reforms of the Benedictine Rule instituted at Cîteaux Abbey in Burgundy, France, in 1098. The Cistercian tradition is characterized by a strict adherence to the Charta Caritatis (Charter …