Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra
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For the Roman Catholic religious order of the same name, see Canons Regular of the Holy Cross.
The Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra (abbreviated ORC) are a Catholic religious order of canons regular founded in Portugal in the 12th century. The ORC follows the Rule of Saint Augustine.
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Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra | |
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Monasteries | 12 |
Liturgy | Sacrosanctum Concilium |
Founder | Theotonius of Coimbra |
Origin | 1131 |
Recognition | May 5, 1135 |
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