According to Christianity historian Robert Louis Wilken, "By creating an alternate social structure within the Church they laid the foundations for one of the most enduring Christian institutions..."
Menurut sejarawan Kekristenan bernama Robert Louis Wilken, "Dengan menciptakan suatu struktur sosial alternatif di dalam Gereja, mereka meletakkan dasar bagi salah satu dari institusi Kristen yang paling bertahan lama ... ."