Haudriettes

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Haudriettes [1]

an order of Roman Catholic nuns hospitallers at Paris, founded in the reign of St. Louis, by Stephen Haudry, a secretary of that sovereign. At first it was limited to twelve poor females, but the number gradually increased, and the order was confirmed by several popes. They afterwards received the name of Nuns of the Assumption.

References

  1. ↑ Haudriettes from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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