Dominican Order
Latin: Ordo Praedicatorum | |
| Abbreviation | OP, Dominicans |
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| Motto | Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare |
| Formation | 13th century |
| Type | Roman Catholic religious order |
| Headquarters | Basilica of Santa Sabina (Mother Church), General Curia (administration) |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 41°53′04″N 12°28′47″E / 41.88444°N 12.47972°E |
General Master | Gerard Francisco Timoner |
Key people | Saint Dominic—founder |
Main organ | General Curia |
| Website | op.org |
The Order of Preachers (Latin:Ordo Praedicatorum, OP) is a Roman Catholic religious order. Its members follow the rules Saint Dominic gave them in the 13th century.
After the 15th century they are commonly known as Dominicans.
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