Bible Encyclopedias
Sanctimoniales
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
A name given in early times to nuns on account of their profession of sacredness. They are also called Virgines Dei, Virgines Christi, Ancilloe Dei, Sorores Ecclesioe, etc. They must not be confounded with the ancient deaconesses.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sanctimoniales'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/sanctimoniales.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.