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
Augustinians
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Augustinians are members of several religious orders that follow the Rule of Saint Augustine, written about A.D. 400 by Augustine of Hippo. There are two distinct types of Augustinians in Catholic rel
Ruins of Jasienice Abbey, a former Augustinian priory in Jasienica, Police, Poland (14th century).
Martin Luther (1483–1546), in the habit of the Augustinian Order. Luther was an Augustinian friar from 1505 until his excommunication in 1520. Luther would later renounce his religious vows and marry Katharina von Bora in 1525.
Abbot Gregor Mendel (1822–1884)
Abraham a Sancta Clara (1644–1709)