perpetual vows
Permanent religious commitment
Perpetual vows are the permanent, lifelong commitments made by members of religious orders—typically vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
These follow a period of temporary vows and mark full incorporation into the community.
Unlike temporary vows, which expire and must be renewed, perpetual vows bind for life: After seven years of formation, she took her perpetual vows as a Benedictine nun.
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- bride of ChristWoman spiritually married to Jesus
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- promiseCommitment to act
- prayerAddress to deity
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