You may have discovered this site because you've encountered the phrase 'Sarmoung Brotherhood' in your Fourth Way studies and wish to know who or what they are.
Unraveling this mystical tapestry, one discovers that the Sarmoung Brotherhood isn't a historical institution but a neologism crafted by the visionary Armenian/Greek mystic, Gurdjieff. The word 'Sarmoung,' is a fusion of the Armenian 'Sar' (սար), translating to 'Mountain,' and the Greek 'Mouni' (Μονή), signifying 'Monastery.' Thus, 'Sarmoung' unveils itself as the cryptic 'Mountain Monastery,' a clue guiding earnest seekers to the origins of The Work.
It is well known, that Gurdjieff often referred to The Work as "esoteric Christianity," saying, "I don't know what you know about Christianity... But for the benefit of those who know already, I will say that, if you like, this is esoteric Christianity." but with the caveat that, "Prehistoric Egypt was Christian many thousands of years before the birth of Christ, that is to say, that its religion was composed of the same principles and ideas that constitute true Christianity."
-Gurdjieff
In this intricate dance between language and legacy, the Sarmoung Brotherhood becomes a cipher, an invitation to explore the sacred science on the "Mountain Monastery," where the whispers of ancient wisdom have withstood the sands of time. Moreover, in an atypically transparent moment, on his deathbed, Gurdjieff urged his closest students to "Make contact with the Inner Tradition on Mt. Athos."
This is exactly what we have done, and what we have found is nothing short of extraordinary. Within the confines of a certain monastery on Mt. Athos, has been preserved, the ancient mysteries of Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, known by some under the terms, Hermiticism and Alchemy.
Pierce!