Discalced Carmelite Order

Roman catholic religious order

church building in Rome, Italy

thumb|Alpargatas, footwear worn by the Discalced carmelites A discalced ( ) religious order is one whose members go barefoot or wear sandals. These orders are often distinguished on this account from other branches of the same order. The custom of going unshod was introduced into the West by Saint Francis of Assisi for men and by Saint Clare of Assisi for women.

book by Brother Lawrence

female congregation in the Syro-Malabar Church of India

convent of Discalced Carmelite nuns in Ávila, Spain