Convent From Within - Carmelite 1904

Inside a Carmelite covent, portrays the daily life of the nuns belonging to the ancient order, no one is allowed in the convent except a priest to administer the last sacraments at the hour of death. After a Carmelite novice makes her profession, she prostrates herself on the floor at full length with arms outstretched, while the choir of nuns stands up and sings the Te Deum. For a slight offence, such as a liturgical error, it is also customary in Carmelite houses to bow down and kiss the ground

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