Order of Augustinian Recollects
The Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) is a mendicant Catholic religious order of friars and nuns. It is a reformist offshoot from the Augustinian hermit friars and follows the same Rule of St. Augustine. They have also been known as the "Discalced Augustinians".
Ordo Augustinianorum Recollectorum | |
| Abbreviation | OAR |
|---|---|
| Formation | December 5, 1588 |
| Founded at | Toledo, Spain |
| Type | Mendicant Order of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | Viale dell'Astronomia, 27 Rome, Italy |
Membership (2022) | 955 (includes 815 priests) |
Prior General | Miguel Angel Hernández Domínguez, OAR |
Vicar General | Javier González Velásquez, OAR |
Motto | Latin: Extende caritatem tuam (English: 'Extend your love') |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
| Website | agustinosrecoletos |
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