Community of St. Clare
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The Community of St. Clare (OSC) is a Franciscan
Anglican religious order
of nun
s. The community, founded in 1950 and based in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, is one of several associated with the Society of Saint Francis
. The community is an enclosed and contemplative one, and the sisters provide for their own needs through a variety of activities. The community runs a guest house and retreat centre.
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
Anglican religious order
Anglican religious order
Anglican religious orders are communities of laity and/or clergy in the Anglican Communion who live under a common rule of life. The members of religious orders take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and lead a common life of work and prayer...
of nun
Nun
A nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
s. The community, founded in 1950 and based in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, is one of several associated with the Society of Saint Francis
Society of Saint Francis
The Society of Saint Francis is a Franciscan religious order within the Anglican Communion.The Society of Saint Francis comprises: The Brothers of the First Order; The Sisters of the First Order; The Sisters of the Second Order; The Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order...
. The community is an enclosed and contemplative one, and the sisters provide for their own needs through a variety of activities. The community runs a guest house and retreat centre.