The three of the Observants’ – St. Francis from Assisi Third Regular Order Nuns’ – Convents in Łódź archdiocese.  An outline of the history Cover Image

Trzy klasztory bernardynek – Mniszek Trzeciego Zakonu Regularnego św. Franciszka z Asyżu w metropolii łódzkiej. Rys historyczny
The three of the Observants’ – St. Francis from Assisi Third Regular Order Nuns’ – Convents in Łódź archdiocese. An outline of the history

Author(s): Marek I. Rusecki
Subject(s): Local History / Microhistory
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Łodzi
Keywords: Observants; Friars Minor of the Observance; St. Francis from Assisi Third Regular Order’s Nuns; a contemplative life

Summary/Abstract: This study aims at showing the St. Francis of Assisi’s Third Regular Order Nuns‘ historical outline in Poland. In the beginning the author presented a short genesis of the order and next he described the first foundation in Cracow, as well as other foundations and spiritual life of the sisters.The last part of the article shows the history of three Observants’ convents in Łódź archidiocese.

  • Issue Year: 25/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 97-113
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish