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I don't believe there is an age. I think one is elected into the position democratically.
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When did Mother Teresa choose to become a nun?
At the age of 12.
Who is the leader of a convent?
A senior nun who is appointed - called a Mother Superior
When did Mother Tersea become a nun?
She felt that god was calling her to become a nun at the age of twelve so at 18 she became a nun and at 21 she made her vows to be a nun.
Is Mother Superior the same as Virgin Mary or Mother Mary?
No, it is not the same. Mother Superior is the title given to the nun in charge of a convent.
What is another word for a nun in a high position?
Mother Superior
Was Mother Teresa forced to be a nun?
no, by age 12 she was certain she wanted to become one herself.
What happened when Mother Teresa was 12?
At the age of 12 or 13 she became convinced that she had a vocational calling to become a nun.
What is the director of a convent called?
The "Mother Superior" is the highest ranking nun, the one who supervises the convent.
Can you fire a nun?
No, because nuns are not employed. Any complaints against a nun are referred to her mother superior (abbess) and, if not resolved, are referred to the local bishop.
Did Mother Teresa's sister Aga become a nun to?
No, Aga remained in the home caring for her mother. She neither married nor became a nun.
Why did Mother Teresa not get married?
Mother Teresa was a religious sister and sister do not marry.
Why did Mother Teresa move out of her parents house at the age of 18?
This is because she decided to become a nun and entered into the Order of the Sisters of Our Lady of Loreto in Ireland, 1928.
