Which religious order did Bessarion join before becoming a cardinal?
Dominicans
Franciscans
Benedictines
Basilians
Answer
Bessarion joined the Basilian Order, a religious order of the Eastern Orthodox Church, before becoming a cardinal. The name "Bessarion" was taken upon joining the monastery, as his baptismal name was Basil.
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