
SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES
England, Wales and Scotland

St Teresa of Avila 1515-1582
St John of the Cross 1542-1591
St Thérèse of Lisieux 1873-1897
Saint of the month
Carmel
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a source of massive inspiration for generations of searchers all over the world.
Carmel’s saints
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beloved by millions: St Teresa of Avila, St John of the Cross, St Thérèse of Lisieux – all Doctors of the Church – St Elizabeth of the Trinity, St Teresa of the Andes, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein – a Patron of Europe) and a host of others.
Carmel’s martyrs
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The Martyrs of Compiègne under the French Revolution, the Martyrs of Spain in the Civil War, and others.
Carmel’s teachers of prayer
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spiritual wisdom from the heart and from the mind, available in countless books and podcasts.
Would you like to find out more? Click here to view or download our new leaflet.
To order printed copies please email Cyprian Blamires:
cpblamires@aol.com
To read the Rule and Constitutions of the Secular Order please click here.
To read a copy of the Local Statutes for England and Wales please click here.
LATEST NEWS
Don't miss our June 2025 event!
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Boars Hill conference: THE SEARCH FOR MEANING. 9th to 11th May 2025.
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New OCDS leaflet now available. To view or download please click here. To order printed copies please email
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Newly uploaded talks by Fr Matt Blake OCD and Fr Iain Matthew OCD
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The Eucharist is live-streamed from
the Carmelite Priory, Boars Hill at
6.30 am Mon, 6.00 pm Tue-Fri
and 12.15 pm Sat and Sun
(Link becomes live just before start.)