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The Nuns of Intramuros


Intramuros was once known as a city of churches and convents. Aside from the friars, Intramuros also had several communities of nuns. A “nun” is a religious woman living in a convent. They live under promises or “vows” of poverty and chastity.


When a woman becomes a nun, she is expected to leave her parents and her family. She then stays in the convent with other nuns for life. Life in a convent is hard, with strict schedules for prayer and chores such as cleaning, cooking, and gardening. They do all of these because of their devotion to their faith.


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