Ursuline Collection

Ursuline Nuns (Nuns of the Order of Saint Ursula of Cologne)

Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church: Ursuline nuns, 18th century. 19th century lithography
NWI4960548 Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church: Ursuline nuns, 18th century. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church)

Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) ca. 1630: les nuns ursuline possedees lors une session d'exorcism
ELD4842885 Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) ca. 1630: les nuns ursuline possedees lors une session d'exorcism dans la eglise sainte Croix de Loudun

Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) circa 1630: "Exorcism of the possessed mother superior of
ELD4842860 Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) circa 1630: "Exorcism of the possessed mother superior of the ursuline convent by the priest of Chinon

The Venerable Mother Mary of the Incarnation
LSE4402845 The Venerable Mother Mary of the Incarnation. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter U: Urseline. Alphabet of professions. Delhalt imagery
DUV4202908 Letter U: Urseline. Alphabet of professions. Delhalt imagery, second half of the 19th century. Dim: 40x29, 3cm by French School

Ursuline. Engraving from an album on religious orders, Paris, 1840
GIA4747800 Ursuline. Engraving from an album on religious orders, Paris, 1840 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ursuline)

Womens costumes of Christian religious orders, late 18th Century (coloured engraving)
968876 Womens costumes of Christian religious orders, late 18th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Slovenia, Ljubljana, Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity in Kongresni Trg or Congress Square seen from Ljubljana Castle

Ursuline Convent laundry, Tildonk, Belgium
Ursuline Convent laundry, Tildonk (Thildonck), Belgium. Date: 1910s

NEW ORLEANS: CONVENT. A view of the Old Ursuline Convent at the intersection of Chartres and Ursuline Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, constructed c1730

Quebec, in the Gardens of the Ursuline Convent, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Quebec, in the Gardens of the Ursuline Convent, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

MARIE DE LA PELTRIE (1603-1671). Full name: Marie-Madeleine de Chauvigny de la Peltrie. French aristocrat, founder of the order of Ursulines of Quebec, Canada. Wood engraving, late 19th century

SOMERVILLE, 1854. View of Somerville, Massachusetts, from the ruins of the Ursuline Convent. Wood engraving, 1854

Convent School Prize
A certificate or bookplate to mark the winning of a prize for passing Cambridge Senior by Marian Ward, VI form, Ursuline Convent, Upton, Essex & St Angelas High School

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The Ursuline nuns have a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries. From their humble beginnings in Tildonk, Belgium at the Ursuline Convent laundry to their involvement in the infamous Affaire des possedes de Loudun, these women have faced trials and triumphs. During the Affaire des possedes de Loudun in 1630, the nuns were possessed by demons during an exorcism session in the church of Sainte Croix in Loudun. This haunting event led to further exorcisms, including one performed by Pierre Barre, a priest from Chinon who attempted to free the mother superior from her possession. Tragically, Urbain Grandier was burned at the stake after these events unfolded. His fate serves as a reminder of the intense religious fervor and fear surrounding witchcraft during this time period. Amidst these dark moments, there were also stories of inspiration within the Ursuline order. The Venerable Mother Mary of Incarnation is one such figure who exemplified devotion and faithfulness throughout her life. Artistic depictions capture various aspects life, such as an engraving from an album on religious orders dating back to 1840 or colored engravings showcasing women's costumes worn by Christian religious orders in late 18th-century France. In present times, visitors can still witness remnants of this storied past. The Old Ursuline Convent stands proudly at Chartres intersection in New Orleans - a testament to resilience and endurance. Whether it be tales shrouded in mystery or images frozen in time through engravings and photographs like EyeUbiquitous_20122258 or Delhalt imagery's Alphabet of Professions featuring "Urseline, " each hint offers glimpses into a world shaped by faith, spirituality, and unwavering dedication to service.