The Episcopal Church recognizes various religious orders and Christian communities consisting of monks, nuns, and brothers who live under a shared rule and take vows such as poverty, purity of heart (chastity), and obedience.

Modern Context

• History: Monasticism was revived within the Anglican Communion during the 19th century.
• Role: Members serve as a "spiritual circulatory system" for the Church, dedicating their lives to prayer, study, hospitality, and intercession.
• Religious Life Sunday: Established by the 2022 General Convention of the Episcopal Church, this day is celebrated on the Third Sunday after the Epiphany to raise awareness of monastic vocations.

Association Networks

• CAROA: Conference of Anglican Religious in the Americas, representing traditional vowed religious orders.
• NAECC: National Association of Episcopal Christian Communities, representing dispersed and emerging Christian communities.