A Monastic Society is an organized group of people who live according to a religious rule and practice a life of prayer, poverty, and celibacy. The term 'Monastic Society' is derived from the Greek word 'monachos, ' which means 'ALONE.' The most common type of Monastic Society is the ORDER, which is a group of monks or nuns living together in a monastery or convent. The ORDER is usually led by an abbot or abbess, who is responsible for the spiritual and temporal welfare of the members.