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Answer: Yes, a divorced woman canbecome a nun so long as the followining requirements were met (they are the same for a divorced man who wants to become a monk): (1) An annulment has been granted (2) There are no legal or financial obligations towards the former spouse or children e.g. if there were children who were classified as minors, permission would not be granted to become a nun. If a man had financial obligations towards children, he could not become a monk.
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Why did Catherine of Aragon become a nun?
She didn't. After Henry VIII divorced her and married Anne Boleyn she was cut off from her daughter Mary and "transferred" to Kimbolton Castle, where she lived out her days in one room, which she left only for Mass.
Why did st therese become a nun?
Because she never wanted to do anything else. She came of a devout family, her sisters were nuns, and she persisted in her ambition despite frail health.
Can an annulled person become a nun?
Yes, she could. Annulment simply means that a marriage never took place. Since she has never been married, the vows of chastity and the requirement of never having been married are certainly fufilled.
Who is Nun from the Old Testament?
Nun in the Old Testament is Joshua's father.
When was Letters of a Portuguese Nun created?
Letters of a Portuguese Nun was created in 1669.
