Joan founded no religious order.
No, Lucy founded no religious order.
John the Baptist founded no religious order.
No, St. Cecilia did not found a religious order. She was a Roman martyr from the 3rd century who was known for her steadfast faith and dedication to Christianity.
The Franciscans, Dominicans, and Benedictines are examples of religious orders that were not founded in the 19th century. These orders have long histories, with roots going back to the Middle Ages and even earlier in some cases.
Ignatius of Loyola founded the society after being wounded in battle and experiencing a religious conversion.
Ignatius of Loyola founded the society after being wounded in battle and experiencing a religious conversion.
Saint Dominic (1170 - August 6, 1221) founded the Dominican Order.
teutonic order (knights)
Saint Angela Merici founded the Order of Saint Ursula in 1535 with the mission to provide education and spiritual formation to young girls, especially to prepare them for their role in the Catholic Church. She believed in the importance of educating women to be spiritually strong and independent in serving God and their communities.
She was head of the religious order that she had founded: The Missionaries of Charity.
The Society of Jesus. (Members are Jesuits.)