How many seasons of the Bride of Christ are there?
| Brides of Christ | |
|---|---|
| Created by | John Alsop Sue Smith |
| Starring | Brenda Fricker Sandy Gore Josephine Byrnes Lisa Hensley Naomi Watts Kym Wilson |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
How many episodes of brides of Christ are there?
6
Brides of Christ/Number of episodes
What was Diane’s calling in brides of Christ?
It starts in 1945, when a young girl called Diane is told by her parish priest that a vocation is ‘a tap on the shoulder by God. If you say ‘no’ you will be damned’. Fifteen years later, with an English Literature degree behind her and almost married, she decides to heed that call and become a postulate.
Why are nuns called brides of Christ?
Nuns and Sisters were called “Brides of Christ” because of our total commitment to the Lord. This phrase is not used in the Liturgy of Profession anymore – this is when a Sister makes either her temporary or permanent vows.
Why do nuns wear wedding rings?
As nuns, sisters take three strict vows: chastity, poverty and obedience to God and their church. Nuns believe they are married to Jesus Christ, and some wear wedding rings to symbolize their devotion.
Do nuns drink alcohol?
Drinking is fine. Some wine with dinner, the occasional appertivo or digestivo, a prosecco to celebrate something – no problem. Getting drunk or drinking too much is discouraged for all Catholics, not just nuns.
Can nuns smoke cigarettes?
Most nuns/sisters live in community, and all nuns/sisters take a vow of poverty. This means that if one smokes, then everyone else has to put up with the smell, and your average nun has to ask permission to purchase cigarettes, again out of everyone else’s common funds.
What year is Brides of Christ set?
Brides of Christ is a 1991 ABC Australian miniseries set in a convent and a Catholic girls boarding school in Sydney in The ’60s.
Is Brides of Christ a good mini series?
IMO one of the best mini series ever produced (not that I’m an authoritative source mind you), Brides of Christ ranks up there with the British production Edge of Darkness with a similar high level of the quality and intelligence in the writing, acting and general execution. (The subject matter and treatment could not be more different though.)
How many of the original Les Mis Cast are in Brides of Christ?
As a piece of casting trivia however, fans of the Australian production of the stage musical Les Misérables will be pleased that no less than four members of the original Australian cast appear in Brides of Christ in guest roles. One episode also features an early performance by Russell Crowe.
Where is Brides of Christ filmed?
The series was filmed on location at St Mary’s Concord, Douglas Park, New South Wales, Santa Sabina College, Strathfield, New South Wales, St Scholastica’s College, Glebe, New South Wales, Carcoar, New South Wales. Brides of Christ earned a rating of 30 in its first run, making it the most viewed drama ever produced by ABC.