Oblate (religion)
An Oblate in Christian monasticism (especially Roman Catholic and Anglican) is any person who has been offered to God, or have dedicated themselves to His service, in holy religion. Currently, Oblate has two meanings:
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- Traditionally, oblates are people, not professed monks, nuns, or friars, who have individually affiliated themselves in prayer with a House of their choice. These make a formal private promise (annually renewable) to follow the rule of prayer in their private life as closely as their individual circumstances and prior commitments permit. Such oblates do not constitute a religious order as such.
- "Oblate" is also used in the official name of some religious orders; see below.
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| ► | Religious orders that use "Oblate" in their name |
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