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Consecrated virgin
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In the Catholic Church, a consecrated virgin, Lat. virgo consecrata, is a woman who has been consecrated by the church to a life of perpetual virginity as a bride of Christ. Consecrated virgins are co
The Coronation of the Virgin by Neri di Bicci, c. 1470
The Coronation of the Virgin by Neri di Bicci, c. 1470
Mystic marriage of Saint Catherine (Barna da Siena, c. 1340)
Mystic marriage of Saint Catherine (Barna da Siena, c. 1340)
Triumph of Chastity: an allegory of the virtue of Chastity is standing on a wagon drawn by two unicorns; her train of virgins is led by one holding a
Triumph of Chastity: an allegory of the virtue of Chastity is standing on a wagon drawn by two unicorns; her train of virgins is led by one holding a banner bearing the emblem of the white weasel or ermine, symbol of chastity in medieval tradition (Master of the Paris Entries, c. 1500 – c. 1520).
Consecrated life
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Consecrated life is a state of life in liturgical branches of Christianity lived by those faithful who are called to follow Jesus Christ in a more exacting way. Consecrated life includes individuals l
Consecrated virgin
…rite of consecration the diocesan bishop sets the virgin apart as a sacred person. The virgin who receives the consecration henceforth belongs to the consecrated life and becomes a member of the Order of Virgins. By receiving the sacramental constitutive consecration, she is "elevated to the dignity of bride of Christ…
The hermitage of Maria Blut in St. Johann in Tirol
The hermitage of Maria Blut in St. Johann in Tirol
Hermitage used by Catholic hermit Charles de Foucauld in the Hoggar (Algeria)
Hermitage used by Catholic hermit Charles de Foucauld in the Hoggar (Algeria)
The Evangelical-Lutheran nuns of the Order of the Holy Spirit wear a grey habit with a dove lapel pin (the nuns are standing in the rear of this proce
The Evangelical-Lutheran nuns of the Order of the Holy Spirit wear a grey habit with a dove lapel pin (the nuns are standing in the rear of this procession at Alsike Church). Depicted is Sr. Marianne Nordström, who founded Alsike Convent.
Benedict of Nursia (c. 480–543), who wrote the leading religious rule for monastic living, "evokes the Christian roots of Europe", said Pope Benedict
Benedict of Nursia (c. 480–543), who wrote the leading religious rule for monastic living, "evokes the Christian roots of Europe", said Pope Benedict XVI.