This is a Visitandine nun. The order founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal. The habit is lovely in it's simplicity.
I believe Visitation nuns call the pieces surrounding their face the "barbette" (the white cloth which goes under the chin) and the "bandeau" (the black cloth across the forehead.The cross has relics!Oremus pro invicem.
This is a Visitandine nun. The order founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal. The habit is lovely in it's simplicity.
ReplyDeleteI believe Visitation nuns call the pieces surrounding their face the "barbette" (the white cloth which goes under the chin) and the "bandeau" (the black cloth across the forehead.
ReplyDeleteThe cross has relics!
Oremus pro invicem.