Monastery instead of coal: What are you giving up? | The question
Monk instead of judge, celibacy instead of partying and married life, a monastery instead of owning a home – all of these are decisions that Brother Michael made. Back then, he was simply Michael and realized that something was missing in his life. But why did he make that decision? How does one become a monk, and what are his responsibilities? Oleg visits Brother Michael and also wants to know: What does he think of the Church's views? What is the most difficult thing in the life of a monk? And what does Michael think about his unlived life? Oleg seeks answers to all of these questions – in a monastery in Würzburg.
In our new series "Can I live differently?" we meet people who have turned their lives around and now lead a completely different life than in the past. Are they better off as a result? What led them to this? You can find all the videos in our YouTube playlist: • Kann ich anders leben?
This film is for educational purposes.
If you want to learn more about Oleg, here is his Instagram account: / olegyellowblue
Reporter: Oleg Grygorov
Author: Carolin Lorenz
Camera: Gregor Simbrunner
Editing: Robert Stöger, Jonas Wozniak
Community: Jan Rothe, Diniola Bajri
Editors: Diana Kulozik, Florian Meyer-Hawranek
Chapter:
00:00 In the Monastery: This is How Brother Michael Lives
02:26 What role did religion play in my childhood?
03:30 Formerly a law student, now a monastery: How did that happen?
06:28 How do I know: "I want to change my life"?
08:02 What does a monk's daily life look like?
10:37 What is the profession?
11:52 What does Michael's environment think about his decision?
13:31 What's life like without a wife and family?
15:30 Criticism of the Church: What does a monk think about it?
17:07 What does a monk do?
17:32 Questions from the community: What do you miss out on by living as a fellow believer?
19:41 Our recommendations for you
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