What religious order did Sor Juana belong to?
Carmelites
Benedictines
Franciscans
Hieronymites
Answer
Sor Juana belonged to the Hieronymites religious order. The Hieronymites are a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the 14th century. The order is named after Saint Jerome, who is considered to be the patron saint of translators. The Hieronymites follow a strict rule of life that includes poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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