| − | The order has '''partitions for both men(friars), women(nuns) and laypeople'''. Emerging in the 12th century from hermits living on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, later reformed by [[Theresa of Avila | St. Teresa of Ávila]] and [[John of the Cross | St. John of the Cross]] in the 16th century. Carmelites serve in parishes, schools, and retreat centers, while cloistered branches remain devoted to contemplative life<ref>https://ocarm.org/en/</ref>. Their spiritual classics remain highly influential. | + | The [https://ocarm.org/en/ Carmelites] order has '''partitions for both men(friars), women(nuns) and laypeople'''. Emerging in the 12th century from hermits living on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, later reformed by [[Theresa of Avila | St. Teresa of Ávila]] and [[John of the Cross | St. John of the Cross]] in the 16th century. Carmelites serve in parishes, schools, and retreat centers, while cloistered branches remain devoted to contemplative life<ref>https://ocarm.org/en/</ref>. Their spiritual classics remain highly influential. |