A discalced congregation is a religious congregation that goes barefoot or wears sandals. These congregations are often distinguished on this account from other branches of the same order. The custom of going unshod was introduced into the West by St Francis of Assisi for men and by St Clare of Assisi for women.

What is the meaning of Discalced Carmelites?

The Discalced Carmelites are friars and nuns who dedicate themselves to a life of prayer. The Carmelite nuns live in cloistered (enclosed) monasteries and follow a completely contemplative life. ... Lay people, known as the Secular Order, follow their contemplative call in their everyday activities.

What is a Discalced definition?

adjective. (chiefly of members of certain religious orders) without shoes; unshod; barefoot. Also dis·cal·ce·ate [dis-kal-see-it, -eyt]. Compare calced.