Carmelite

Mount Carmel monk

A Carmelite is a member of a Roman Catholic religious order founded on Mount Carmel in Palestine during the 12th century.

The order emphasizes contemplative prayer and mystical spirituality; notable Carmelites include Saint Teresa of Ávila and Saint John of the Cross.

As an adjective, Carmelite describes things relating to the order: Carmelite spirituality, a Carmelite monastery.

saints

Teresa of Avila

Reformer of contemplative orders

John of the CrossSpanish mystic and reformer
canonizedDeclared officially holy
doctorLicensed medical healer

mystic · reformer · writings · feast · patroness · relics · martyrdom · miracles · devotion · veneration

religious

nun

Hebrew alphabet's fourteenth

friarMendicant order member
monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
conventReligious sisters' dwelling

contemplative · cloister · habit · vows · prayer · Teresa · John · order · Catholic · mendicant

historical

Elijah

Old Testament prophet

PalestineLevantine coastal region
crusadesAggressive advocacy campaigns
medievalOf the Middle Ages

Albert · foundation · thirteenth century · Holy Land · pilgrim · hermitage · prophet · ancient · origins · charter

spirituality

mysticism

Pursuit of divine union

contemplationSustained reflective attention
interiorInside area or region
meditationFocused attention practice

divine · union · ascent · dark night · mansions · soul · prayer · silence · solitude · detachment

material

brown

Dark earth tone

fabricWoven or knit material
clothWoven or knit material
woolSheared animal fiber

color · pigment · dye · textile · tan · earth · garment · robe · mantle · weave

Categories

monasticismabbeys, abbey, abbots, abbot, cloister
Friarsfriar, friars, Franciscan, Franciscans, friary
medieval clergypriest, monk, nun, bishop, abbot
mendicantsFranciscan, Dominican, Augustinian, friar, fakir
monasticsmonk, nun, abbot, nuns, abbess
monksmonk, abbot, friar, brother, novice

Opposites

religious order identity

CarmeliteJesuit

Catholic religious order member

missionary · Franciscan · Dominican · Benedictine · activist

religious vs. secular state

Carmelitelayperson

Non-specialist or unordained person

secular · laity · worldling · non-religious · atheist

Family

Carmel, Mount Carmel

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