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Conceptionists

The Order of the Immaculate Conception ( , ), abbreviated as OIC, also known as Conceptionists, is a enclosed religious order of Pontifical Right for nuns founded by Beatrice of Silva in 1484. Initially they followed the Cistercian Rule. In 1501, however, they adopted the Rule of St. Clare, in common with the Order of Poor Clares, founded by Clare of Assisi, but in 1511 they were recognized by the Holy See as a separate religious order, with a new Rule unique to their order. Despite this change, they continue to be considered a part of the Franciscan Second Order. (In some areas they are still known as the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception.)

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The Order of the Immaculate Conception ( , ), abbreviated as OIC, also known as Conceptionists, is a enclosed religious order of Pontifical Right for nuns founded by Beatrice of Silva in 1484. Initially they followed the Cistercian Rule. In 1501, however, they adopted the Rule of St. Clare, in common with the Order of Poor Clares, founded by Clare of Assisi, but in 1511 they were recognized by the Holy See as a separate religious order, with a new Rule unique to their order. Despite this change, they continue to be considered a part of the Franciscan Second Order. (In some areas they are still known as the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception.)

Key claims

  1. date of foundation: 1484 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  2. date of foundation: 1511 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of foundation is "1484". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. The record states that the date of foundation is "1511". What evidence would count against this claim?
  4. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  5. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1368820354

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