The Mirian Church neither discourages nor encourages monasticism among its followers, but it is entirely up to every individual to lead a monastic or non-monastic life. In other words, the monastic life should be a "calling" to anyone who is able to accept it (Matt. 19:11-12). Mirian monks and nuns are referred to as bne qyāma (lit. "sons of the covenant"), but can also be referred to as a Nazirites (nziirūtā), one who have consecrated themselves to the Lord (Num. 6:2-8).