Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
| Abbreviation | Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (O.SS.A.) |
|---|---|
| Formation | 17th century |
| Type | Roman Catholic religious order |
| Headquarters | Ordine della Santissima Annunziata Via Pietro Dellepiane 49, San Cipriano di Serra Riccò, 16010, Genova (Italia) |
| Website | www.monacheordineannunziataceleste.it |
The Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
The Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[1] (Latin: Ordo SS. Annuntiationis), also known as the Turchine or Blue Nuns, as well as the Celestine Nuns, is a Roman Catholic religious order of contemplative nuns formed in honour of the mystery of the Incarnation of Christ at Genoa, in Italy, by the Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata.
Pope Clement VIII approved the religious order on 5 August 1604, placing it under the Rule of Saint Augustine.
At present, the order has monasteries in Brazil, France, Italy, the Philippines, Portugal, Romania, and Spain.
See also[]
- Annunciade
- Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata
- Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Order of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Notes[]
- ^ In Italian: Ordine della Santissima Annunziata
External links[]
- Order of the Most Holy Annunciation – Official website
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- 1604 establishments in Italy
- Christian religious orders established in the 17th century
- Organizations established in the 1600s