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Dimesses

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an order of nuns, consisting of young maids and widows, founded in the state of Venice in the 16th century by Dejanata Valmarana, the wife of a civilian of Verona. Rules for their observance were laid down by a Franciscan named Anthony Pagani, in 1584. Their habit was either black or brown woollen, as the wearer might choose.

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