Alpha Learn on Instagram: "A rare photo shows a Schema Monk in Russia — a monk who has reached the highest level of monastic life in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. They live in deep isolation, prayer, and silence, wearing a dark habit covered in crosses and sacred text. Only a very small number ever reach this rank, which is why seeing one in public is unusual. We do not own any content, credit to the respective owners 🫶 #SchemaMonk #EasternOrthodox #MonasticLife #Russia #OrthodoxChristianity R