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What is the order that Saint Augustine founded?
There are several saints named Augustine. Please be specific.
Why does the Church indicate the institution after the name of saint?
The initials sometimes given after a saint's name indicate the religious order, if any, of the saint - O.P. - Order of Preachers (Dominicans), O.S.B. - Benedictines, O.S.F. - Franciscans, etc.
How did Saint peters get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
What is the name of the great church in the Vatican?
The Church is called Saint Peters Basillica.
What was the name of the religious community that Saint Bernadette started?
Saint Bernadette did not start a religious community.
Who is Saint Peters father?
Saint Andrew was the brother of Saint Simon Peter.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the fish Saint Peters fish?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Tilapia spp.
What does OP stand for with Saint Dominic?
OP stands for Order of Preachers, another name for the Domican Order founded by St. Dominic.
Where did Saint Anthony get his name?
There are several saints named Anthony so you need to be specific. However, most of the Anthonys received their name from either their parents or from the religious order they belonged to,
Why is Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu called Mother Teresa when that is not her name?
When a person enters a religious order they usually require that the person choose a new name to be used as a member. The name is usually that of a saint.
Who chooses a nun's new name?
In most cases, a nun will choose her own new name when she enters the religious order. This name is often inspired by a saint or virtue that holds significance to the nun personally.
Is the Dominican christian or Buddhist?
The Dominicans are a Roman Catholic, hence Christian religious order. There are both Male and Female Dominicans. Name derives from Saint Domenic.
