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The rules for convents were established by Saint Benedict of Nursia, who created the Rule of Saint Benedict in the 6th century. This rule outlined the principles and guidelines for monastic life in Christian communities.
St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict.
In convents.
There are not nearly as many convents here as there were when I was in school.
Walter Convents was born on 1948-11-08.
There are numerous Roman Catholic convents in Washington DC. For example:Missionaries of Charity ConventGeorgetown Visitation ConventSisters of St Joseph's ConventHoly Redeemer ConventOther religions may also have convents or their equivalent.
A wimple is a medieval type of collar that is still worn by some present-day nuns. These sisters live in convents.
a.the poverty of Northern European peasants b.Germans' resentment against the Church's corruption c.interest in reform of monasteries and convents d.the discovery of territories in the New World
A beaterio is a religious community for women who live a semi-monastic life, often considered a precursor to modern convents. Beaterios were established for women who wanted to live a religious life but were not formally recognized as nuns by the Catholic Church.
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In convents or monasteries.
There are 13 major convents located in the United States. Some are located in historic buildings and appear in the National Register for Historic Places.