In modern colloquial usage, "hermit" denotes anyone living apart from the rest of society, or having entirely or in part withdrawn from society, for any reason.

Sep 6, 2023 · From the man who inspired "Into the Wild" to the "world's loneliest woman," these nine hermits lived in complete seclusion — sometimes for decades.

1 day ago · A shorthand and non-canonical definition that I use is to say that a hermit is a woman or man who lives alone expressly for the glory of God, the good of the Church and the …

Feb 20, 2025 · Hermits live out their commitment to the social implications of the gospel by praying for the world. Hermits also listen and share with those who seek their spiritual counsel. …

hermit, one who retires from society, primarily for religious reasons, and lives in solitude.

Medieval hermits were mysterious and fascinating figures who sought spiritual enlightenment through extreme ascetic practices and solitary living. Despite their bizarre habits and beliefs, …

Hermitary offers resources and reflections on hermits, eremitism, solitude, silence, and simplicity.

The meaning of HERMIT is one that retires from society and lives in solitude especially for religious reasons : recluse.

Hermits often live in isolated cells or hermitages, whether a natural cave or a constructed dwelling, situated in the desert or the forest. The early Christian Desert Fathers wove baskets …

Hermits like living solo, alone in the woods, up in a mountain, or sometimes they live in a city without hardly ever leaving their apartment. The root of the word is the Greek erēmos, …