anchorites

The old anchorite lived alone in a small stone cell near the chapel, praying several times a day.

那位老隐居修道者独自住在教堂附近的一间小石屋里，每天祈祷数次。

For years, the anchorite refused to see visitors except on rare holy days.

多年来，这位隐居修道者除了在难得的圣日之外，拒绝见访客。

The villagers brought food to the anchorite who had chosen a life of silence and prayer.

村民们给那位选择沉默祈祷生活的隐居修道者送食物。