The Prophet Elijah surrounded by the saints of
Carmel.
Because many medieval myths attribute him with founding the Order on Mt Carmel, we honor Elijah as our spiritual father.
The women and men at the top right are contemporary Carmelites-- saints of today. Depicted among them are two women from this monastery, Mary Magdalen Brunck and Celine Arnold.
The original hangs in the chapel of the Baltimore Carmel. Note cards reproducing the painting are available from Reno Carmel
Carmelite Saints, Carmelite Texts on the Net
Albert of Jerusalem In about the year 1209 Albert authorized a rule for the brothers who were living on Mt Carmel. This text, also known as the "Primitive Rule" is the spiritual document that guides the entire Carmelite family.
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