[aristotleman]

Nothing is more Orthodox than the simansis of the simandron.

If I recall the beat goes like this:

ta-TA-la-nda ta-TA-la-nda ta-TA-la TA-la TA-la-nda

[NYer]

If you enjoy this topic, I highly recommend

Journey Back to Eden: My Life and Times Among the Desert Fathers
Mark Gruber, OSB

As one reviewer wrote:

In the end, this "spiritual journal" brings to Americans the rich spirituality of the Coptic monks in Egypt. This is by far an excellent book for anyone who wishes to view our Christian faith from a wise, monastic perspective and to be challenged to live out our faith in God more fully.

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