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NUNS 1980S ENGLAND

Poor Clare Colettines retain the traditional habit, night rising, perpetual fast and the observance of papal enclosure. They also continue to go barefoot as a sign of Gospel poverty and in witness to the transcendence of God. Church of England. They are a a closed order, no visitors are allowed, they live a silent life of prayer. Sister Colette in her cell.<br />
Much Birch, Herefordshire, England 1989.
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Catholic Nuns a Closed Order 1980s UK
Poor Clare Colettines retain the traditional habit, night rising, perpetual fast and the observance of papal enclosure. They also continue to go barefoot as a sign of Gospel poverty and in witness to the transcendence of God. Church of England. They are a a closed order, no visitors are allowed, they live a silent life of prayer. Sister Colette in her cell.
Much Birch, Herefordshire, England 1989.

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Source: Homer Sykes
Date: 24 Aug 2014
Location: UNITED KINGDOM
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