The Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) is a mendicant Catholic religious order of friars and nuns. It is a reformist offshoot from the Augustinian hermit friars and follows the same Rule of St. Augustine. They have also been known as the "Discalced Augustinians".
Abbreviation | O.A.R. (formerly O.R.S.A)
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Formation | 1588 in Toledo, Spain
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Founder | a group of Augustinians in the late 16th century; Way of Life written by Fray Luis de León
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Headquarters | Viale dell'Astronomia, 27
00144 Rome, Italy |
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Membership | approx. 1200 Augustinian Recollects
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