Nigerian Lady Visits Her Brother Who Serves as a Monk at Monastery, Video Gets Attention on TikTok
- A Nigerian lady has shared a heartwarming video via her official TikTok account speaking about her brother
- In the now-viral video, she proudly captured her younger brother who's currently a monk at the monastery
- Commenting on the story, a Roman Catholic member, Olma Omarion, explained what a monastery typically meant
A touching moment was captured on camera as a Nigerian lady shared a glimpse into her brother's life as a 'monk'.
The video, which quickly gained attention online, showed the young man's zealousness and dedication to his faith.
Source: TikTok
Lady proudly shows off brother who's a 'monk'
The post, shared by @Uche Amariwu on TikTok, captured the lady's joy as she visited her brother at the monastery where he serves.
A monastery is a residence for monks, who are men who have chosen to dedicate their lives to spiritual calling, often living in a community with others who made the same decision.
The clip captured the young monk, dressed in white priestly attire, singing with conviction alongside fellow monks.
"POV: I visited my brother who's a monk at the monastery and he's the chanter for the week. Proud moment," the video's caption read.
Source: TikTok
Commenting on the story, a Roman Catholic member, Olma Omarion, explained what a monastery typically meant.
She said:
"Monastery is a place where a group people ( nuns and monks) who have choosen a life of service in prayer, interceding for others, devotion to God, reside. It's a spiritual home where people live together under a strict set or rules to focus on their spiritual lives without worldly distraction. Tourists and visitors also visits monastery for spiritual growth, historical interest, prayers. It is a quiet place of nature, relaxation, pilgrimage, ancient, historic architect, art, libraries."
Reactions as lady captures brother at monastery
Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the post.
@HTCC Altar servers said:
"Monastery life is sweet but not easy, may God give him the grace to continue the good work."
@drec922 reacted:
"I thought women are not allowed to see monks, just asking please??"
@VICI said:
"There are different kinds of monks. There are some sects of monks who do not even see sunlight for months, if not years."
@akaolisaa said:
"It’s cantor not chanter."
@Eucharisia said:
"Ewu Monastery. I miss visiting this place."
@David said:
"They're playing a kora, an instrument from Mali, and Senegambia."
@jacienta reacted:
"Our intercessors God bless you all for the first prize you are paying for humanity God bless the families that raised you. Thank God for his grace upon you."
@Ben Maldini said:
"Your brother is a very good and happy man. Bro. Nick is one of the best classmates I have encountered. God bless and preserve him."
@Jamie Fannie said:
"These people are in their own world. Just one week there your waist and knees go tell you oo."
@Heart_of_Love said:
"Joeldyglobalenterprise not to make you sad, but remember this was what Jude wanted to be we know he is in a better place."
@jacienta reacted:
"Our intercessors God bless you all for the first prize you are paying for humanity God bless the families that raised you. Thank God for his grace upon you."
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