The last carmelite sisters in Pamiers, France On July 29, 2008.

FRANCE - JULY 29: The Last Carmelite Sisters In Pamiers, France On July 29, 2008 - Soeur Therese in the convent chapel - After 360 years of presence in the episcopal city of Pamiers, the last five carmelite sisters will leave the convent this autumn - This decision is inevitable as a result of dwindling vocations - The Carmel of Pamiers was founded in 1648 by Mgr de Caulet - The Carmelite Order, created after the twelfth century, inspired the men who lived as hermits in search of God in the caves of Mount Caramel in Palestine following the prophet Elie - The Carmelite life is devoted to prayer and work - Silence and isolation are the rule - Only a short daily recreation is accorded. (Photo by Patrick AVENTURIER/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
FRANCE - JULY 29: The Last Carmelite Sisters In Pamiers, France On July 29, 2008 - Soeur Therese in the convent chapel - After 360 years of presence in the episcopal city of Pamiers, the last five carmelite sisters will leave the convent this autumn - This decision is inevitable as a result of dwindling vocations - The Carmel of Pamiers was founded in 1648 by Mgr de Caulet - The Carmelite Order, created after the twelfth century, inspired the men who lived as hermits in search of God in the caves of Mount Caramel in Palestine following the prophet Elie - The Carmelite life is devoted to prayer and work - Silence and isolation are the rule - Only a short daily recreation is accorded. (Photo by Patrick AVENTURIER/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
The last carmelite sisters in Pamiers, France On July 29, 2008.
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