page_title: Passionists
section_title: Characteristics of the Congregation
hierarchical_section_title: Passionists / Characteristics of the Congregation
caption_attribution_description: painting of Bl. Bernard Silvestrelli
context_page_description: The Passionists, formally known as the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, are a Catholic religious order of Pontifical Right founded by Saint Paul of the Cross with a special emphasis on and devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ. Professed members use the initials C.P. after their names. A known symbol of the congregation is the labeled emblem of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, surmounted by a cross and is often sewn into the clothing attire of its congregants. The present superior general is Father Joachim Rego C.P.
context_section_description: Passionist monasteries are referred to as “retreats”. The members of the congregation are not allowed to possess land, and the congregation collectively can only own the community house and a bit of land attached to it.  They rely completely on their own labor and on contributions from the faithful in order to maintain themselves financially. The habit worn by members is a rough wool tunic bearing the words "Jesu XPI Passio", meaning "Passion of Jesus Christ" and the congregation was historically discalced, wearing sandals rather than shoes.
  With regard to Popular Piety, the Congregation is also known for promoting devotion to the Passion among the faithful by the use of Black Scapulars usually worn by aspirants to the Passionist way of life. Different devotional practices such as Confraternities of the Passion, Devotion to the Five Wounds of Christ, The Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Stations of the Cross and various forms of the Office in honour of the Passion are still widely promoted among its members.
caption: Painting of Bl. Bernard Silvestrelli, 1911
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