Servite Order
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The Servite Order, officially known as the Order of Servants of Mary (Latin: Ordo Servorum Beatae Mariae Virginis; abbreviation: OSM), is one of the five original mendicant orders in the Roman Catholic Church. It includes several branches of friars (priests and brothers), contemplative nuns, a congregation of religious sisters, and lay groups. The order's objectives are the sanctification of its members, the preaching of the Gospel, and the propagation of devotion to the Mother of God, with special reference to her sorrows. The Servites friars lead a community life in the tradition of the mendicant orders.
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Latin: Ordo Servorum Beatae Mariae Virginis | |
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Abbreviation | OSM |
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Formation | 15 August 1233 (1233-08-15) |
Type | Mendicant order (Institute of Consecrated Life) Marian devotional society |
Headquarters | Santissima Annunziata Basilica, Florence, Italy |
Website | servidimaria.net |
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