Scapular
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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
Discalced Carmelites
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The Discalced Carmelites, formally the Order of the Discalced Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel or the Order of Discalced Carmelites, is a mendicant order in the Roman Catholic Churc
Scapular
…to bed under penalty of serious fault, and the constitution of 1369 included automatic excommunication for a Carmelite saying Mass without a scapular. Discalced Carmelites from Argentina wearing their characteristic brown scapular over their tunics Over the centuries the religious orders adapted the basic scapular as they…
Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582), Doctor of the Church and co-founder of the Discalced Carmelites
Discalced Carmelites from Argentina
A Discalced Carmelite and a novice outside their convent in Zarautz, the Basque Country (Spain)
Monastery of Discalced Carmelites in Czerna, Poland