Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
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This article is about the religious order. For the dynastic order of knighthood, see Supreme 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 |
Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata, the founder of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation.
The Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[1] (Latin: Ordo SS. Annuntiationis), also known as Turchine Nuns or Blue 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 Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata.
Pope Clement VIII approved the religious order in August 5, 1604, placing it under the Rule of St. Augustine.
At the present, there are monasteries of this religious order in Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, the Philippines, Romania and Brazil.
See also[edit]
- Annunciade
- Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata
- Order of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Notes[edit]
- ^ In Italian: Ordine della Santissima Annunziata
