Order of the Mercedarians

GPTKB entity

Properties (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Religious order
gptkbp:advocacy Human rights advocacy
Support for refugees and migrants
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Mercedarian_Lay_Association
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Catholic_Church
Ransom_of_captives
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:Feast_of_Our_Lady_of_Ransom
gptkbp:challenges Decline in membership
gptkbp:collaborations Partnerships with NGOs
Collaboration with other orders
gptkbp:community Fraternal community
gptkbp:community_engagement Participation in community affairs
gptkbp:community_outreach Support for the marginalized
gptkbp:community_service Charitable activities
Local outreach programs
gptkbp:communityEvents Social justice initiatives
gptkbp:connects International presence
gptkbp:contribution Humanitarian efforts
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Preservation of traditions
gptkbp:cultural_impact Art and literature
gptkbp:culturalEvents Celebration of heritage
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Prayer and meditation
Counseling and support
Formation programs for members
gptkbp:ecumenicalRelations Interfaith dialogue
gptkbp:education Promotes education and social justice
gptkbp:educational_programs Schools and colleges
gptkbp:feastDay September 24
gptkbp:founded 1218
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Saint_Peter_Nolasco
gptkbp:global_presence Various countries
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Barcelona,_Spain
gptkbp:historical_figure Influential leaders in history
gptkbp:historical_significance Medieval period
gptkbp:historicalEvent Crusades
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Archives and records
gptkbp:historicalSite Papal approval
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Order of the Mercedarians
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Christianity_in_Spain
gptkbp:innovation Promotion of peace and justice
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:Saint_Raymond_Nonnatus
gptkbp:leadership General_Chapter
gptkbp:legacy Continued relevance in modern society
gptkbp:members gptkb:Mercedarians
gptkbp:minister gptkb:Mercedarian_Sisters
gptkbp:mission To free captives from slavery
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Saint_Peter_Nolasco
gptkbp:notableWork Rescue of captives
gptkbp:numberOfMembers Approximately 1,000
gptkbp:ordained Religious vows
gptkbp:personalityTrait Redemptive mission
gptkbp:philanthropy Global missions
gptkbp:purpose Redemption_of_Christian_captives
gptkbp:religion Franciscan_spirituality
gptkbp:retreats Retreat programs
gptkbp:status Active
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Sustainability efforts
gptkbp:traditions Liturgical celebrations
gptkbp:type Catholic_religious_order
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Rule of the Order
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities Service projects
gptkbp:youth_development Engagement with young people
gptkbp:youthPrograms Engagement with seniors