religious orders
Religious orders, also known as religious congregations, are organizations within various religions, predominantly Christianity, that comprise individuals who commit to living a communal and disciplined lifestyle based on the principles, tenets, and teachings of their faith. Members of religious orders typically take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and engage in spiritual practices such as prayer, contemplation, and charitable works, with the ultimate goal of deepening their religious devotion and serving God and humanity.
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