Talk:The Monk

His name
I don't recall him being referred to by name in his two television appearances. If this name was applied to the character in spin-off media, this needs to be indicated somewhere. 23skidoo 20:56, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Article title/ Name change
The Master is not at Koschei, the Rani is not at Ushas, and the War Chief is not at Magnus. Why is this at Mortimus and not the Monk?--The Traveller 12:06, 17 February 2009 (UTC)


 * It comes from what he was last known as/most recently known as. Ushas and Koschei is what they used to be called, but have since referred to themselves as Rani and Master. The name 'the Monk' was a name applied to him by the First Doctor, but in No Future he is referring to himself as Mortimus. --Tangerineduel 12:59, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

I think this page should be named "The Monk" same as the others eg "The Doctor". Is No Future canon? 86.149.235.138 17:49, October 31, 2009 (UTC)

So in your way of speaking the Monk should now be called as Abbot Thelonious. (Ceryu 18:14, October 10, 2010 (UTC))

The Monk should be known by is most recent name so it should be Monk right they only called him Mortimus in the academy?

I agree with you, they only called The Monk by Mortimus in the academy, just like the War Chief or the Rani. Is should be changed to The Monk. (Ceryu 18:11, October 10, 2010 (UTC))

I agree that his name should be changed to The Monk, because like the Master the Monk is his most used alias and Abbot Thelonious is just a cover name much like what thew Master uses. Mortimus is the Monk's true name but like the Master and the Rani the article titles should use the individuals most consistent and universally known name. Revanvolatrelundar 18:18, October 10, 2010 (UTC)


 * How is the Monk the most universally known name? The Monk is the most known alias because that's what he's called in the TV stories he's appeared in.
 * Mortimus names himself/is named in the dialogue in No Future, not just at the academy.
 * Does Mortimus refer to himself as "the Monk"? The Master and the Doctor both refer to themselves using their titles/alias but does the Monk? --Tangerineduel 15:25, October 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Mortimus is still not the Monk's most recently used name though, Abbot Thelonious is which muddies the waters about what to call the article in my opinion. Revanvolatrelundar 15:36, October 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Isn't Abbot Thelonious an alias he goes under while Mortimus he states is his name, his real name? --Tangerineduel 16:15, October 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * And what of the majority of us that don't accept books and audio books as canon? If he was only named Mortimus in the books and on screen was named the Monk, then like the Rani and the Master, he should be known as the Monk. 86.185.155.73 03:52, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

Incorrect attribution of picture.
This picture:



...is of the actor Jim Carter. He did not play Abbot Thelonious, he played Brother Bernard. Abbot Thelonious was played by Graeme Garden.

94.192.226.173 22:21, October 18, 2010 (UTC)Gareth Roberts
 * The image has been removed from this article, thanks for the note. Rob T Firefly 02:35, October 20, 2010 (UTC)