Yes, St. Clare founded the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order of contemplative nuns who live a life of prayer, community, and joy.
Joan founded no religious order.
No, Lucy founded no religious order.
Theatine
Saint Clare was chosen to be a saint because of the foundation that she started before she died. Saint Claire founded the Order of Poor Ladies which was a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition.
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)
There are several saints named Augustine. Please be specific.