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Monasteries were male only and women had nunneries. " Get thee to a nunnery " Shakespear.
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Did the Cistercians accept women?
There are monasteries of Cistercian women all over the world. The Cisterician has one unified order of women and men, but the individual houses will either be of women or men.
Are monasteries used for Catholics?
Yes there are Catholic monasteries but there are also monasteries that belong to other denominations as well.
How are the monks and monasteries related?
Monks live in monasteries.
How many monasteries are there?
In the 16 century was there 24 monasteries.
What is a monastery dweller called?
Monks and Friars live in a monastery. Nuns and cloistered women live in monasteries as well, not to be confused with convents.
What Monasteries did Henry VIII shut down?
all monasteries in Britian.
What is the plural of monastery?
The plural of monastery is monasteries.
Are there any monasteries other than Catholics?
There are many monasteries other than Catholic ones. In the Christian religion, the Anglicans have monasteries, I know that there are Lutheran sisters, but I'm not sure about monasteries. Also, there is the ecumenical Taize community. In non-Christian religions, I know that the Buddhists have monasteries, the most famous are in Tibet, and the Hindu religion also has monasteries.
How many Meteora Monasteries are there?
There are six active monasteries in the Meteora region of Greece. These monasteries are perched upon high rock formations, creating a unique and breathtaking landscape. The monasteries serve as religious retreats and are also popular tourist attractions.
What has the author Robert Curzon written?
Robert Curzon has written: 'Monasteries of the East' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries 'The lay of the purple falcon' 'Visits to the monasteries in the Levant' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries 'Armenia: a year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey and Persia' 'Visits to monasteries of the Levant' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries
Religious communities for men were called?
In the Catholic religion they are called Monasteries.
What European peninsula are women not allowed?
Mount Athos, Greece. On this isolated strip of land, twenty monasteries reside. Ironically, since women are not allowed on the peninsula, many of them are dedicated to different aspects of the Virgin Mary.
