What did the nuns wear?

Nuns traditionally wear a habit, which includes a tunic, scapular, veil, and sometimes a wimple. The specific style and color vary by order. For example, Benedictine nuns wear black, while Daughters of Charity wear blue and white. This attire signifies their consecration and commitment to their religious life.

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Do nuns get paid for their work?

Nuns do not typically receive a personal salary or wages for their work. Instead, their religious order provides for all their needs, including housing, food, healthcare, and other necessities. Any income generated by their work usually goes directly to their community to support its mission and members. They live a life of poverty.