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| − | The Cistercian Order is a strict [[Christian]] religious order which was established in 1086 and continues to the present day. The order requires silence and vegetarianism, as well as giving up all of one's possessions. The Cistercians spread Christianity and western farming knowledge to Eastern Europe and often hosted retreats for citizens to participate in a week or weekend of learning and prayer. | + | The ''Cistercian Order'''' is a strict [[Christian]] religious order which was established in 1086 and continues to the present day. The order requires silence and [[vegetarianism]], as well as giving up all of one's possessions. The Cistercians spread Christianity and western farming knowledge to Eastern Europe and often hosted retreats for citizens to participate in a week or weekend of learning and prayer. |
[[Category:Religious Orders]] | [[Category:Religious Orders]] | ||
Revision as of 16:33, August 4, 2007
The Cistercian Order'' is a strict Christian religious order which was established in 1086 and continues to the present day. The order requires silence and vegetarianism, as well as giving up all of one's possessions. The Cistercians spread Christianity and western farming knowledge to Eastern Europe and often hosted retreats for citizens to participate in a week or weekend of learning and prayer.