Discipline cord, undated
Item — Box: 174
Identifier: Item 3
Scope and Contents
According to Wikipedia, "Some members of strict monastic orders, and some members of the Catholic lay organization Opus Dei, practice mild self-flagellation using an instrument called a 'discipline', a cattail whip usually made of knotted cords, which is flung over the shoulders repeatedly during private prayer.[19]. Pope John Paul II took the discipline regularly.[20]." Accessed @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellation, 2016 April 7.
Dates
- Created: undated
Access Restriction
The series is available for research.
Biographical/Historical Note
"Some members of strict monastic orders, and some members of the Catholic lay organization Opus Dei, practice mild self-flagellation using an instrument called a "discipline", a cattail whip usually made of knotted cords, which is flung over the shoulders repeatedly during private prayer.[19] Pope John Paul II took the discipline regularly.[20]." Wikipedia @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellation. Accessed 2016 April 7.
Extent
From the Collection: 11.25 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 97 items other_unmapped
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Acquisition Information
The item was acquired from a display case at Mount St. Mary College on 2012 June 19 prior to the re-purposing of the former Motherhouse building, which the College purchased in 2011.
Physical Description
The cord measures approximately 19" long. It has 8 strands of brown hemp or twine wrapped together at the top. Each strand is knotted at the end.
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Creator
- From the Collection: Dominican Sisters of Newburgh (Organization)
- From the Collection: Dominican Sisters of Newburgh (Organization)
- From the Collection: Dominican Sisters of Newburgh (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary Newburgh Repository
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