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A religious order is a lineage of communities and organizations of people who live in some way set apart from society in accordance with their specific religious devotion, usually characterized by the principles of its founder's religious practice. The order is composed of initiates (laity) and, in some traditions, ordinated clergies. Religious orders exist in many of the world's religions. A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos

A Taoist monk playing an instrument.
A Taoist monk playing an instrument. Taoism (pronounced /ˈdaʊɪzəm/ or /ˈtaʊɪzəm/ also spelled '''Daoism''') refers to a variety of related Philosophical and Religious traditions

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Buddhist Tradition

In Buddhist societies such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Korea and Tibet, a religious order is one of the number of monastic orders of monks and nuns, many of which follow under a different school of teaching, such as Zen. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. Definitions of Tibet See also Definitions of Tibet Name In English The English word Tibet, like the word for Tibet in most European A well-known Chinese Buddhist order is the ancient Shaolin order in Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple ( is a Chan Buddhist temple at Song Shan in Zhengzhou City Henan Province Zen is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism, referred to in Chinese as Chan.

Christian Tradition

Main articles: Christian monasticism, Consecrated life, Roman Catholic religious order, Anglican religious order, Eastern Christian Monasticism

Orthodox tradition


Catholic tradition

A religious order (in the Catholic Church also called "Institute of Consecrated Life") is an organization recognised by the Church whose members (commonly referred to as "religious") strive to achieve a common purpose through formally dedicating their life to God. Those living the monastic life are known by the generic terms Monks (men and Nuns (women The Consecrated Life in the Christian tradition especially the Roman Catholic Church, but also the Anglican Church and to some extent other Christian denominations Religious orders ('Religious Institutes' cf canons 573-746 are the major form of consecrated life in the Roman Catholic Church. Anglican Religious orders are communities of Laity and/or Clergy in the Anglican Communion who live under a common rule of life Eastern Christian Monasticism is the life followed by Monks and Nuns of Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy and Eastern Catholicism Institutes of Consecrated Life is another term for religious orders in the Roman Catholic Church. [1]

There are four main kinds of religious order:

The term nun may refer a female member of any of the above. Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from Greek monos, alone is the religious practice in which one The term mendicant (Latin mendicans, begging refers to Begging or relying on charitable donations and is most widely used for religious followers or Canons regular are members of certain bodies of Canons (priests living in community under the Augustinian Rule ("regula" in Latin and sharing their property The term Clerks Regular (singular Clerk Regular designates a number of Catholic priests (clerics who are members of a Religious order (regular of priests A congregation is a religious institute of Roman Catholics in which only Simple vows not solemn vows are taken A Nun is a Woman who has taken special vows committing her to a religious life

Religious orders are distinct from secular institutes and other lay ecclesial movements. In the Roman Catholic Church, a secular institute is an organization of individuals who are consecrated persons – professing the Evangelical counsels of chastity Lay ecclesial movements, also called associations of the faithful are groups of baptized Catholics organized for the purposes of catechesis, cultural work mutual support and/or

In the Catholic Church the members of religious orders are not members of the hierarchy but belong to the Laity,[2] unless they are also deacons or priests in Holy Orders. This article refers to hierarchy in the Catholic Church. For hierarchy in other communions with a "catholic" character please see articles on the churches Deacon is a role in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind but which varies among theological and denominational traditions A priest or priestess is a person having the authority or power to administer religious rites in particular rites of sacrifice to and propitiation of a deity or deities In a general sense the term Holy Orders refers to those in the Christian religion who have been ordained in Apostolic Succession.

It is typical of a religious order to have a Motherhouse or Generalate that has jurisdiction over any number of dependent religious communities, and for its members to be moved by their Superior General to any other of its communities, as the needs of the order at any one time demand.

Admittance to a religious order is regulated not only by Church law and the religious Rule it has adopted but also by its own norms. Broadly speaking, after a lengthy period spanning probation and novitiate and in "temporary vows" (always simple) to test their vocation with a particular order, candidates (usually called "Juniors") wishing to be admitted permanently are required to make a public profession of the Evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience and confirm this by a vow (which may be either simple or solemn) that is binding in Church law. Novitiate, alt noviciate, is the period of training and preparation that a Novice (or prospective) monastic or member Religious vows are the public Vows made by the members of the religious life – cenobitic and eremitic – of the Roman Catholic, A vocation is an occupation for which a person is suited trained or qualified For Profession of faith (public avowal of faith according to a traditional formula see Creed. The three evangelical counsels or counsels of perfection in Christianity are chastity, poverty (or perfect charity) and Religious vows are the public Vows made by the members of the religious life – cenobitic and eremitic – of the Roman Catholic, One of the effects of this vow is that members of a religious order are no longer free to marry; and should they subsequently want to leave the order, they would have to seek a Papal Indult. This article refers to an Indult according to church law. For other uses of the word see Pardon. The benefits of the profession are of a spiritual nature. For Profession of faith (public avowal of faith according to a traditional formula see Creed. [3]

Francisco de Zurbarán's painting of a Mercedarian Friar, Fra Pedro Machado.
Francisco de Zurbarán's painting of a Mercedarian Friar, Fra Pedro Machado. Francisco de Zurbarán ( November 7 1598 &ndash August 27 1664) was a Spanish painter. The Royal Celestial and Military Order of Our Lady of Mercy and the Redemption of the Captives is a Roman Catholic religious order established in 1218 by St

The members of male religious orders are usually termed "monks" and those of female religious orders "nuns", if they are "cloistered", that is to say, if they are under obligation to live and work within the confines of their monastery and say the Divine office in community (commonly referred to as "contemplative orders"). MONK is a Monte Carlo software package for simulating nuclear processes particularly for the purpose of determining the neutron multiplication factor or k-effective A Nun is a Woman who has taken special vows committing her to a religious life Enclosed religious orders of the Christian church have solemn vows with a strict separation from the affairs of the external world This article concerns the buildings occupied by monastics. For the life inside monasteries and its historical roots see Monasticism. This article refers to the Liturgy of the Hours as a specific manifestation of public prayer in the Roman Catholic Church. They tend to be called "brothers" or "friars", and "sisters", if their order's apostolate requires them to work outside the monastery as, for example, teachers, doctors, nurses or in some other practical charitable service. A Friar is a member of one of the Mendicant orders. Friars and monks Friars differ from Monks in that they are called to a life of poverty in service In Education, a teacher is one who helps Students or pupils often in a School, as well as in a Family, religious or A physician, medical practitioner or medical doctor who practices Medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human Health A nurse is responsible—along with other Health care Professionals —for the treatment safety and recovery of acutely or chronically In common parlance the term "nun", traditionally reserved for cloistered women, is often used loosely to refer to any female "religious". Enclosed religious orders of the Christian church have solemn vows with a strict separation from the affairs of the external world In recent times the gender-neutral "monastics" has made an appearance in the relevant literature.

Traditionally, orders of monks are referred to as the "First Orders" and those of nuns as the "Second Orders". Some religious orders, for example the Franciscans or the Dominicans, have "Third Orders" of associated religious members who live in community and follow a rule (called Third Order Religious or TOR), or lay members who, without living in formal community with the order, have made a private vow or promise to it, such as of perseverance in pious life, hence are not "religious", that is to say, not members of the Consecrated life (often called Third Order Secular, or TOS). The Order of Preachers ( Latin: Ordo Praedicatorum) after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is The term Third Order designates persons who live according to the Third Rule of Catholic religious orders either outside of a monastery in the world or in a religious community The Consecrated Life in the Christian tradition especially the Roman Catholic Church, but also the Anglican Church and to some extent other Christian denominations

Since each and every religious order has its own unique aim, or charism, it has to adhere to a particular way of religious living that is conducive to it, whether "contemplative", "enclosed", mendicant, or apostolic. Religious meaning A charism (plural charismata. From the Greek charis - grace the divine influence on the receiver's heart and its reflection in his The word Contemplation comes from the Latin root templum (from Greek temnein to cut or divide and means to separate something from its environment and to enclose it in a sector Enclosed religious orders of the Christian church have solemn vows with a strict separation from the affairs of the external world The mendicant orders are religious orders which depend directly on the charity of the people for their livelihood Thus some religious orders – especially of nuns who are subject to "Papal Enclosure" – strictly isolate their members from the outside world, of which the "grilles" in their parlours and churches are tangible evidence. Enclosed religious orders of the Christian church have solemn vows with a strict separation from the affairs of the external world Enclosed religious orders of the Christian church have solemn vows with a strict separation from the affairs of the external world Grillwork is decorative Grating of Metal, Wood, stone, or other material used as a screen divider barrier or as a purely Other religious orders have apostolates that require their members to interact practically with the secular world, such as teaching, medical work, producing religious artworks and texts, designing and making vestments and writing religious instruction books, while maintaining their distinctiveness in communal living. Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religions especially the Latin Rite and other Roman Catholics Some Anglican and Protestant orders are "dispersed", that is, living in the world rather than communally. Several founders, in view of their aim, require the members of their order not only to profess the three Evangelical Counsels of chastity, poverty, obedience, but also to vow or promise stability or loyalty, and maybe certain disciplines, such as self-denial, fasting, silence. The three evangelical counsels or counsels of perfection in Christianity are chastity, poverty (or perfect charity) and

Daily living in religious orders is regulated by Church law as well as the particular religious rule they have adopted and their own constitutions and customaries. Their respective timetables ("horarium") allocate due time to communal prayer, private prayer, spiritual reading, work, meals, communal recreation, sleep, and fixes any hours during which stricter silence is to be observed, in accordance with their own order's charism. Horarium ( Latin for "The hours" is the name given to the daily Schedule of those living in a Religious Community. Religious meaning A charism (plural charismata. From the Greek charis - grace the divine influence on the receiver's heart and its reflection in his

Well-known orders of the Roman Catholic Church include Augustinians, Carmelites, Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits, Salesians, Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Congregation of Holy Cross. The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430) are several Catholic Monastic orders and congregations The Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or Carmelites (sometimes simply Carmel by Synecdoche; Latin: Ordo fratrum Beatæ The Order of Preachers ( Latin: Ordo Praedicatorum) after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is The term Franciscan is commonly used to refer to members of Catholic The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order The Salesians of Don Bosco (or the Salesian Society, originally known as the Society of St The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI is a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church founded on January 25, 1816 by Saint The Congregation of Holy Cross or Congregatio a Sancta Cruce (C

Several religious orders evolved during the Crusades to incorporate a military mission and so became "religious military orders", such as the Knights of the Order of Saint John. The Crusades were a series of military campaigns of a religious character waged by much of Christian Europe against external and internal opponents military order is a Christian Order of knighthood that is founded for crusading, i The Knights Hospitaller (also known as the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St

In accordance with the concept of independent communities in the Rule of St Benedict, the Benedictines have autonomous Abbeys (so-called "independent Houses"); and their members profess "stability" to the Abbey where they make their vow, hence cannot move – nor be moved by their Abbot or Abbess – to another Abbey. Benedictine refers to the Spirituality and Consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, written by Benedict of Nursia in Religious vows are the public Vows made by the members of the religious life – cenobitic and eremitic – of the Roman Catholic, An "independent House" may occasionally make a new foundation which remains a "dependent House" (identified by the name "Priory") until it is granted independence "by Rome" and itself becomes an "Abbey". Owing to the autonomy of each House, contrary to wide-spread misconception, the Benedictines are not a religious order. They have affiliated themselves, however, into congregations – whether national or based on some other joint characteristic – and these, in turn, into the supra-national Benedictine Confederation. This article is about the organizational structure of the Order of Saint Benedict within the Roman Catholic Church.

Celtic tradition


Anglican tradition

Main article: Anglican religious order


Other Protestant traditions

The Methodist Church of Great Britain, and its ancestors, have established a number of orders of Deaconesses, who are ordained as both regular and secular clergy. Anglican Religious orders are communities of Laity and/or Clergy in the Anglican Communion who live under a common rule of life The Methodist Church of Great Britain or British Methodist Church is the largest Wesleyan / Methodist body in the United Kingdom, with congregations Deaconess (and also Deacon) comes from a Greek word diakonos (διακονος The Methodist Diaconal Order (MDO) currently admits both men and women to the Order. Since the functions of a deacon are primarily pastoral, the MDO may therefore be regarded as an order of Regular clerics. Pastoral, as an adjective refers to the lifestyle of Shepherds and Pastoralists moving livestock around larger areas of land according to seasons and availability The term Clerks Regular (singular Clerk Regular designates a number of Catholic priests (clerics who are members of a Religious order (regular of priests

Other traditions

A form of ordered religious living is common also in many tribes of Africa and South America, though on a smaller scale, and some parts of England. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a

Ordo Templi Orientis is a Thelemic Religious Order with temples in 35 US states and 25 countries worldwide. Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO ( Order of the Temple of the East, or the Order of Oriental Templars) is an international fraternal and Religious Thelema is a philosophy of life based on the rule or law "Do what thou wilt

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Notes

  1. ^ The Code of Canon Law 1983, canons 607-709
  2. ^ cf. Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from Greek monos, alone is the religious practice in which one Those living the monastic life are known by the generic terms Monks (men and Nuns (women Eastern Christian Monasticism is the life followed by Monks and Nuns of Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy and Eastern Catholicism The Degrees of Eastern Orthodox monasticism are the stages an Eastern Orthodox Monk or Nun passes through in their religious vocation Ascetic redirects here You might also be looking for Acetic acid. A maţha (also written math, matha or mutt) is a term for monastic and similar religious establishments of the Hindu and Tariqah ( ar طريقه; pl طرق; Ṭuruq or Persian: Tarighat, Turkish: Tarikat) means "way" The Code of Canon Law 1983, canon 207; Chart showing the place of members of religious orders among the People of God
  3. ^ cf. Dom Columba Marmion, Christ the Ideal of the Monk, ch. Maredsous Abbey is a Benedictine monastery at Denée near Namur in Belgium. VI.

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The United Church of Christ ( UCC) is a mainline Protestant Christian denomination principally in the United States,

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religious order

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  1. (religion) A lineage of communities and organizations of people who live in some way set apart from society in accordance with their specific religious devotion, usually characterized by the principles of its founder's religious practice.
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