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John Noble ([personal profile] jackofallgeeks) wrote2006-09-28 10:10 am
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Discursive research, part 1

So here's a question: why do some religious orders change their names? Which ones do? I'm familiar with the 'typical' Sister Mary Catherine type; is it always nuns? Is it always Sister Mary-Something? what's the significance? I'm mostly asking about Catholic Christian orders (are their protestant nuns?), but I'd be interested in information about other religions' orders that change their names, too.

Anyone out there able to give drink to a thirsty mind?
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