Seroras and Local Religious Life in the Basque Country and Navarre, 1550-1769

In the early modern period, Basque women who could not or did not want to follow the traditional paths of monasticism or secular marriage had a third option. They could become seroras, or celibate laywomen licensed by the diocese and entrusted with caring for a shrine or parish church. Seroras enjoy...

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Main Author: Scott, Amanda L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [2016]
In: Church history
Year: 2016, Volume: 85, Issue: 1, Pages: 40-64
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Basque Country / Navarra / Woman / Layman / Church office / History 1550-1769
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBH Iberian Peninsula
KDB Roman Catholic Church
RB Church office; congregation
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