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 Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata.
| 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 Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
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
Notes
- In Italian: Ordine della Santissima Annunziata
External links
- Order of the Most Holy Annunciation – Official website
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