Carmelite order

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century: The Carmelite Order is a religious order within the Catholic Church, formally known as the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. It is a mendicant order, meaning its members originally relied on charity and begging for their livelihood. It traces its spiritual origins to a group of hermits living on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land during the late 12th century.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • She joined the Carmelite Order and devoted her life to prayer and service.
    • The history of the Carmelite Order spans more than eight centuries.
    • Several reforms have occurred within the Carmelite Order over its long history.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Discalced Carmelite Order": Refers to a major reform branch of the order, initiated in the 16th century by St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross, emphasizing stricter observance, poverty, and contemplative prayer. The term "discalced" means "barefoot" or "shoeless," signifying austerity.
    • The writings of St. John of the Cross are central to the spirituality of the Discalced Carmelite Order.
Variants and Related Words
  • Carmelite (noun): A member of the Carmelite Order.
    • The Carmelite lived a life of contemplation in the monastery.
  • Carmelite (adjective): Pertaining to the Carmelite Order.
    • She studied Carmelite spirituality.
Synonyms
  • Order of Carmelites: A formal alternative name.
  • Carmelites: A common shorthand reference for the order or its members.
Noun
  1. a Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century

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