0
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Habit, Religious. The distinctive garb of a man or woman religious, its use dating back to the beginnings of monasticism. The habit was prescribed for religious by the Second Vatican Council: "The religious habit, an outward mark of consecration to God, should be simple and modest, poor and at the same time becoming. In addition, it must meet the requirements of health and be suited to the circumstances of time and place and to the needs of the ministry involved" (Perfectae Caritatis, 17).
Habit is the usual term for entire costume or uniform. term is sometimes extended to male religious apparel such as the Franciscan Habit- traditionally brown.
Nun's and other religious' clothing is called a Habit.
See the Related links to learn more
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can nuns wear regular clothes?
Yes, nuns can wear regular clothes when they are not in their religious habits. Some orders allow nuns to choose their own attire, while others may have specific guidelines for casual dress.
Can Buddhists wear causual clothes?
Householders can wear casual clothes. Monks and nuns, however, are expected to wear robes.
What is the name of the house the catholic nuns live in?
Nuns can live in a monastery, and abbey, or a convent.
What was the common name given to the sisters of Charity?
The common name given to the Sisters of Charity is the "Grey Nuns."
What is the common name for priests and nuns?
Most people refer to priests, brothers, nuns, and sisters as "religious". As in, Sr. Clare is a religious.
What was the nuns Name in the blues brothers movie?
Sister Mary
The Pope has one but does not use it your Dad has one but your Mum uses it Nuns dont need one?
Last name. Pope uses first name (as do nuns), dad has one mom "usually" uses it (married name).
What was the roosters name in the nuns priests tale?
billy bob jackson
The name of the women who always followed god's will?
The name of women who have followed gods will are called nuns
What do Buddhist nuns wear and what is the name?
Buddhist nuns (bhikkhunis) wear robes (civara). The robes have different names in different countries and different schools of Buddhism.
What was the common name given to the the sisters of charity?
The common name given to the Sisters of Charity was the "Grey Nuns".
Who are nuns friends?
Other nuns
