Origin from 1666
The Sisters of the Infant Jesus, also known as the Dames of Saint Maur, are a religious institute of the Catholic Church originating from Paris, France and dedicated to teaching. The institute was founded by Nicolas Barre and formed in 1666, after Barre was sent in 1659 to the monastery of the Order in Rouen, where its educational work began before Paris became its headquarters. It was formerly known as the Sisters of Providence of Rouen.
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Kind of orderCatholic Religious Orders and Congregations 3 Who may join Who may joinLay and Ordained Together 2 Origins
Origin Period Belief
Defining Doctrinal PositionCatholic Apostolic Magisterial Authority 2 Practice
Liturgical Language Liturgical Language Organisation
OrdinationHoly Orders / Apostolic Succession 2 OrdinationVowed Religious Profession (not ordained) 2 Status
Status TodayLiving tradition, practised today 3 Connections
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Wikidata Q1444775, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source 2. Islamic Mysticism: A Short History
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3. Wikipedia: Sisters of the Infant Jesus
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The Sisters of the Infant Jesus, also known as the Dames of Saint Maur, are a religious institute of the Catholic Church originating from Paris, France and dedicated to teaching.
Originated In: France, Lead
originating from Paris, France
Rooted In: Roman Catholicism, Lead section
The Sisters of the Infant Jesus, also known as the Dames of Saint Maur, are a religious institute of the Catholic Church originating from Paris, France and dedicated to teaching.
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