Canonesses

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A canoness is a member of a religious community of women (nuns) living a simple life. Many communities observe the monastic rule of Saint Augustine. The name corresponds to the male equivalent, a canon. The origin and rules are common to both. As with the Canons differences in the observance of the rule have given rise to two types regular canons and Secular Canons.

See: Canon (priest)