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The Chronicles of Nazareth (the English Convent), Bruges: 1629-1793

The Chronicles of Nazareth (the English Convent), Bruges: 1629-1793

Bowden, Caroline

Hardcover

Series: Catholic Record Society: Records, Book 87

African HistoryGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 090283231X
ISBN13: 9780902832312
Publisher: Catholic Record Society
Published: Sep 15 2017
Pages: 594
Weight: 2.50
Height: 1.60 Width: 5.80 Depth: 8.60
Language: English
Documents from the major convent at Bruges shed fresh and illuminating light on its life.

The English Augustinian Canonesses at Bruges kept records of daily life and key events in their convent from its foundation in 1629. Living in exile, members of the convent were well-aware of their importance to the survival of English Catholicism for women. Keeping full records served to maintain a reputation which would attract influential and wealthy benefactors and well-qualified members; but the Bruges Chronicles are far more than window-dressing. They introduce the reader to members at every level, from impressive community leaders to candidates who failed to live up to expectations and were tactfully nudged out before profession. We meet Prioresses who take on major challenges in fund-raising to pay for building projects, manage disagreements over spiritual direction and adjust to new relationships with secular authorities, the impact of the Enlightenment and finally war. There are some intense personal dramas that unfold alongside nuns who followed the monastic rule to the letter and served the community faithfully over many years. Above all, the the Chronicles reflect the wide-ranging interests of the members, and show clearly that this enclosed community was well-connected with an extensive support network.

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