0
The Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (the "Carmelites") was founded in Palestine by St. Berthold about 1145 A.D. The original rule, set down in 1209 A.D. by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Albert of Vercelli (1149-1214), was very severe prescribing absolute poverty, total abstinence from meat, and solitude. After the Crusades, the Englishman St. Simon Stock (d. 1265) reorganized the Carmelites as mendicant friars. The laxity of the sixteenth century brought reforms among the women under St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82) and the men under St. John of the Cross (1542-91). This created the independent branches of the order, know today as the Discalced Carmelites (which means unshod, following the Teresian reform.
What else can I help you with?
Which monastic order was founded in the 12th Century by Saint Berthold?
Carmelites.
Are there an order of Catholic priests called Carmelites?
There are two Orders of Friars (Carmelite priests), the Order of Carmelites which was founded in 1209 and the Discaled Carmelites which where founded by St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross in the 16th century during the Catholic Reform. There are three branches to each, priests, nuns, and seculars (third Order).
What are Carmelites?
The Carmelites are a religious order. For more information, see Related Links.
What order of cloistered nuns wear brown habits?
The Franciscans,the order of St. Francis prefer a Brown habit, used also by male members of the order, called Friars.
Who started the Order of Discalced Carmelites?
It was Ss John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.
When was Lay Carmelites created?
Lay Carmelites was created in 1476.
When was Discalced Carmelites created?
Discalced Carmelites was created in 1593.
When was Dialogues of the Carmelites created?
Dialogues of the Carmelites was created in 1957.
How did the carmelites begin?
The carmelites began in israel between 1206 and 1214.
Which Order used vow of silence?
Carmelites and Trappists practiced this one. Silent running indeed.
When was Carmelites of Mary Immaculate created?
Carmelites of Mary Immaculate was created in 1831.
What has the author Joachim Smet written?
Joachim Smet has written: 'Carmelite order' -- subject(s): Carmelites
