What is Religious order?
A '''religious order''' is a group of people who live in some way set apart from others, in accordance with their specific [[religion|religious]] devotion. Their principles are usually created from their founder's religious practice. The order may comprise [[Initiation|initiates]] (laity) and, in some traditions, ordained [[clergy]]. Religious orders exist in many of the world's religions. Many orders operate [[Monastery|monasteries]]. [[Category:Religious organizations]]