Bible Encyclopedias
Ascetriae

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a name frequently applied to consecrated virgins in the ancient Church. (See NUNS).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ascetriae'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/ascetriae.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.