Jonathon VinskoSabrina Braunlich

Steven Eason

The Carmelite Hermitage of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lake Elmo,

MN

Founded by a group of hermits in Mt. Carmel in Palestine between 1206 and 1214

The group was originally led by BrocardThey based themselves on the detached

prophet Elijah

Founder

They became Carmelites in PalestineThe Carmelite Rule developed when they

asked Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem, for rules to live by

Built an oratory for the Blessed Virgin and placed themselves under her patronage and protection

Beginning of Order

Use prayer, silence, and solitudeSeek a life of peace with the Holy Trinity and

the EucharistSupport themselves by their own laborSimple lifeLive under the patronage of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

Mission of Order

Each member of the community spends time in solitude

Come together as a community for liturgy, meals, and recreation

Composed of priests and brotherRarely engage with otherrs out of the

monastery

Lifestyle

Incoming members must be between 20 and 40

Upon acceptance, new members receive a Carmelite habit and new name

New member begins two year Novitate. After this, they vow obedience, chastity, and poverty.

Confined and internal in their practicesGlorification of God is most important in the

liturgy, source of spiritual life

Order Today

All rites and ceremonies are sung, and on Sunday and feast days they are sung with Gregorian chants

Hermits make and sell religious paintings and icons

Saint John of the Cross comes from this order

Interesting Facts, Saints, Leaders