sujata
Monastic Order of Avallon was created in 1970.
Taking refuge in the 3 Jewels(Buddha,Dhamma,Sangha) declares one to be a Buddhist. However a more formal refuge can be taken in the presence of a monastic order. Also to follow Buddhism one does not need to become a Buddhist, you just need to put the teachings into practice.
lamas
The order of St Francis of Assisi
St. Thomas was not a member of a monastic order. However, he was a member of the Order of Preachers - a Dominican.
No, the Jesuits are not a monastic Order, they are a preaching, teaching Order of men.
H. T. Basnayake has written: 'Dambulla project' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Excavations (Archaeology) 'Sri Lankan monastic architecture' -- subject(s): Architecture, Buddhist Architecture, Buddhist Monasticism and religious orders, Buddhist antiquities
An abbot general is the leader of a monastic order.
In a general sense, it is bringing about changes in the way that monks living in monasteries act or work, or changing the way in which a monastic order is organized.
Carmelites.
Tonsure