The Ministry of Disciples: Historical Reflections on the Role of Religious Priests
Brian E. Daley
There is an old maxim of the Fathers that still current—though I cannot repeat it without a touch shame, since have not been able to avoid my own sister, nor escape bishop's hands—namely, monk ought by all means fly from women and bishops. For neither them will allow person who has once become bound ties familiarity care, any longer, for quiet his cell, or continue with pure eyes in divine contemplation, rapt vision holy things.
Theological Studies