Portal:Religious orders/DYK/2

• ...that the Poor Clares, founded by Saint Clare of Assisi, embraced extreme poverty to follow Saint Francis of Assisi? Her 13th-century convent in Assisi became a model for female monasticism.
• ...how Saint Vincent de Paul’s Vincentians transformed charity in France? His 17th-century order focused on serving the poor, inspiring global missions from Paris.
• ...that Saint Bridget of Sweden established the Bridgettines after visions of Christ? Her 14th-century order in Vadstena blended contemplation with active ministry.
• ...why the Salesian Order, founded by Saint John Bosco, prioritized youth education? His 19th-century work in Turin made the order a leader in schooling for the underprivileged.
• ...a rule by Saint Augustine of Hippo guides the Augustinian Order’s communal life? His 4th-century teachings on charity shaped monasteries across Europe.