Order of Citeaux A Benedictine reform, established at Citeaux, Burgundy, 1098 , by Saint Robert, Abbot of Molesme, to restore literal observance of the Rule of Saint Benedict . Previous attempts at reform in monasteries of the Order of Cluny had met with little success when Saint Robert with twenty companions, retired to Citeaux in … Continue reading “Order of Citeaux”
Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré
Order of Canons Regular of Prmontr Religious order founded in 1120 by Saint Norbert at Premontre, near Laon, France, composed of priests, clerics, nuns, and members of the Third Order of Saint Norbert. They follow the rule of Saint Augustine with austere supplementary statutes, and have five particular ends the singing of the Divine Office … Continue reading “Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré”
Order of Calced Carmelites
Order of Calced Carmelites Its mother-house is in Rome; it is established in Italy , Spain, England , Ireland , Germany , Austria , Holland, Poland , Czechoslovakia, Malta, Palestine, the United States, Canada , Brazil, Puerto Rico , Venezuela, Australia , and Java. The Order has under its care missions in Malang, Java, and … Continue reading “Order of Calced Carmelites”
Order of Aviz
Order of Aviz Military body of Portuguese knights, founded, c.1146; the castle of Aviz was their headquarters. They adopted the Cistercian rule and became affiliated with the Spanish Knights of Calatrava. Under Infante Fernando they achieved deeds of valor in Africa . After 1551 the grand mastership of the order was, vested in the king, … Continue reading “Order of Aviz”
order, Ionic
order, Ionic Order of Greek architecture distinguished from Doric by the unifacial plan, use of a base for columns, a shaft with channellings, capital with volutes, and division of architrave into three parallel and horizontal bands. The frieze is ornamented with a continuous band and mouldings are distinguished by delicacy and grace. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “order, Ionic”
Order de Santiago de la Espada
Order de Santiago de la Espada Founded in the 12th century to fight the Moors. Leon and Ucles in Castile both claim its birth, but after the union of the two crowns Ucles became the headquarters of the order. The rule of Saint Augustine was adopted and Pope Alexander III recognized it as a religious … Continue reading “Order de Santiago de la Espada”
Order, Crosier
Order, Crosier (Crosiers) Religious order founded, 1211 , by Blessed Theodore de Celles at Clair-Lieu, near Huy, Belgium . The members of this order follow the Rule of Saint Augustine and have as their patroness Saint Odilia. They give missions and retreats, assist the secular clergy, and educate young men for the priesthood. In a … Continue reading “Order, Crosier”
Order, Carthusian
Order, Carthusian Religious order founded by Saint Bruno , 1084 , at La Grande Chartreuse, near Grenoble, France . The order was approved, 1176 ; constitutions corrected and published, 1581 , and confirmed by Innocent XI , 1688 . Desirous of a more complete solitude than his chancellorship in the Diocese of Rheims afforded, Saint … Continue reading “Order, Carthusian”
Order, Carmelite
Order, Carmelite An ancient order which venerates as its founder the Prophet Elias, who lived nine centuries before Our Lord Jesus Christ. Its Elian traditions, though contested by several modern critics, have nevertheless been approved by the Church, who in the Office for his feast has allowed the Order to call him its founder, and … Continue reading “Order, Carmelite”
Order, Camaldolese
Order, Camaldolese Hermits and cenobites living under a modified form of the Rule of Saint Romuald by whom they were founded at Camaldoli, Italy , c.1012 . The object of the founder was to introduce into the West the eremitical life led by the Eastern monks and the Fathers of the Desert. For six centuries … Continue reading “Order, Camaldolese”