Sentences with phrase «following ancient traditions»

Maxime is dedicated to following the ancient traditions of the Stylites, or Pillar Saints: men of the Byzantine world who believed residing up pillars would remove them from temptation and provide ample opportunity for prayer and contemplation.

Alexander III, following the ancient tradition of the Church declared that «After a lawfully accorded consent affecting the present, it is allowed to one of the parties, even against the will of the other, to choose a monastery (just as certain saints have been called from marriage), provided that carnal intercourse shall not have taken place between them; and it is allowed to the one who is left to proceed to a second marriage» (III Decretal., xxxii, 2).

Each of these delicious flatbreads is hand stretched in Liguria, following the ancient tradition of the Mastri Fornai (master baker) and using extra virgin olive oil.How else could they taste so authentically delicious!Perfect for nibbling or dipping.

As a new student of Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy, follow an ancient tradition and learn the powers — and dangers — of...

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We, along with the recorders of ancient Israel's tradition, may well understand that Israel's escape from Egypt followed immediately upon and indeed in consequence of an uncommon series of «natural» disasters.

In this doctrine I not only follow James, Whitehead, and von Wright, but also rejoin the ancient Buddhist tradition as well as one of the traditions in Islam.

Following the changing pattern of the seasons, this indigenous culture - driven spa follows a wellness path represented by a unique totem, in honor of ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions.

For those who follow the ancient Maya traditions, the belief in the influence of the cosmos on human lives and the necessity of paying homage to the gods through rituals continues to find expression in a modern hybrid Christian - Maya faith.

We can begin to regain some of our lost ancient wisdom by following the ancient food tradition of taking a break from eating once in a while.

Over the years Pu - erh has garnered a committed following amongst tea connoisseurs who regard it as a sacred relic leftover from ancient tea cultures and traditions.

Luther's film follows three families as they prepare for this ancient tradition, which has taken many modern twists.

What traditions that began during ancient Solstice celebrations are still followed today?

Back to the grind: Following ancient Maya traditions, chocolate makers in Belize still grind cacao beans with a tool called a metate, made of volcanic stone.

Those Japanese started teasing «The Next Metal Gear» by following the ancient Japanese tradition of announcing a game ten years before it actually arrives (ref: Final Fantasy 13).