Ave Maria

Since 1744 in Ascoli Piceno in central Italy there exists a women's monastery whose nuns have dedicated themselves to the goal of being a living image of Virgin Mary.

The "Suore Pie Operaie dell'Immacolata Concezione" still follow the maxim of their founder: All women should be like Maria, gentle and patient, helping the men to achieve inner greatness.

Credits

Part of the book Hure oder Heilige — Frau sein in Italien / Santa o sgualdrina — Essere donna in Italia, 2021

Authors — Barbara Bachmann, Franziska Gilli
Publishing house — Edition Raetia

The nuns try to understand Mary better and better: "her virtue, her courage, her devotion".

The white robe obliges them to lead a "pure and angelic" life.

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Ave Maria

Since 1744 in Ascoli Piceno in central Italy there exists a women's monastery whose nuns have dedicated themselves to the goal of being a living image of Virgin Mary.

The "Suore Pie Operaie dell'Immacolata Concezione" still follow the maxim of their founder: All women should be like Maria, gentle and patient, helping the men to achieve inner greatness.