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A scapular is a Western Christian garment suspended from the shoulders. There are two types of scapulars, the monastic and devotional scapular; both forms may simply be referred to as "scapular". As a
Black scapulars worn by Cistercian monks as part of their religious habits
The devotional Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or "Brown Scapular"
Abba Antony of Egypt depicted wearing a brown monastic scapular and cloak
Carthusians in white hooded scapulars, by Francisco de Zurbarán, 1630–1635
The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel belongs to the habit of both the Carmelite Order and the Discalced Carmelite Order, both of which have Our Lady of Mount Carmel as their patroness. In its smal
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…specific promises and indulgences were attached to the wearing of scapulars helped increase their following, as was seen with the early example of the Brown Scapular. This promise was based on the Carmelite tradition that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Simon Stock at Cambridge, England, in 1251 in answer to his…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel statue in Chile with a Brown Scapular
Discalced Carmelite nuns from Argentina wearing the Brown Scapular
Devotional print for a Scapular Confraternity in Salzburg, 18th century.