This page groups religious orders by the wider confessional community they belong to. Wikipedia defines a religious order itself as "a subgroup within a larger confessional community that has members who lead a contemplative lifestyle devoted to prayer and service." Browsing this way lets a visitor see the parent faith an order sits inside.
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1. Divinity Atlas Directory Taxonomy, First Edition Category Tree
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