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What disease was once called the Nuns' Disease and still stalks childless women today?
Breast Cancer
What is impwel a medieval word when unscrambled?
The anagram is "wimple" which was a headcloth, one form of which is still worn by some nuns today.
What do nuns do today?
help people
What year did nuns exist?
they are still living and doing their work
Do those who are not monks have any role in Buddhism?
Yes, those who are not ordained monks or nuns have always had an important role in the community of Buddhists. As Buddhism spread from what is today India to other eastern countries and, in the 20th century, to the west, it adapted itself to different cultures. Today in the west, most Buddhists are not celibate monks or nuns. Communities of monks and nuns are usually supported by many practitioners outside those communities. Most people today who engage in Buddhist practices designed to minimize suffering are neither monks nor nuns. .
What is the difference between Medieval Nuns and modern day Nuns?
Nuns during Medieval years tended to be cloistered in convents where their main occupations were prayer and good works. Nuns today tend to be much more present in the world although not as easily recognized. They are nurses, social workers and teachers, along with those who lead more traditional lives.
When did Catholic nuns first wear habits?
St. Benedict and his twin sister, Scholastica, started the first Benedictine Order in the late sixth century. They are the first "nuns" that I know of for sure. I'm certain that there were religious women living in community before then, but I've never really read anything about them. However, I do know that St. Scholastica's monastery of women wore a similar habit that many of them still wear today. Below is a picture of the nuns today at St. Emma's monastery in Pennsylvania. These nuns used to run the food service at my monastery of St. Vincent Archabbey for many years. Their habit consists of a robe, a scapular, a wimple, cowl, and veil.
Who were the silent Monks?
They were, and still are, the Carthusian Monks and Nuns who live (headquartered) near Grenoble, France.
Who are nuns friends?
Other nuns
Who does the monks and nuns job naw?
Monks and nuns do the monks' and nuns' jobs now.
How many carmelite orders are there world wide?
Today there are 12,000 Carmelite nuns worldwide. But that is all I know of i am not sure about the monks.
How many Benedictines are there today?
It is estimated there are around 15,000 to 20,000 Benedictine monks and 10,000 to 15,000 Benedictine nuns worldwide.
