Monastic Order (Noun)
Meaning
A group of person living under a religious rule; "the order of Saint Benedict".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Franciscan friars were members of a monastic order that prioritized spiritual renewal and charitable works.
- Benedict of Nursia founded a monastic order in the 6th century that emphasized prayer, work, and study.
- As she grew older, she became increasingly drawn to the monastic order of the Poor Clares, who lived a simple life of prayer and contemplation.
- The Carthusian monastic order is one of the strictest and oldest in the Catholic Church, with monks living in solitude and silence.
- The monastic order of the Trappists, also known as the Cistercians of the Strict Observance, were known for their rigorous schedule and their emphasis on physical labor.