Founded to preach the Gospel and to combat heresy, the teaching activity of the order and its scholastic organization placed the Preachers in the forefront of the intellectual life of the Middle Ages. The order is famed for its intellectual tradition, having produced many leading theologians and philosophers. The Dominican Order is headed by the Master of the Order, who is currently Bruno Cadoré. Members of the order generally carry the letters O.P., standing for Ordinis Praedicatorum, meaning of the Order of Preachers, after their names. COUNT 5
QSN1 During what time period did the Dominican Order do its best work? ANS1 the Middle Ages QSN2 What was one reason why the Dominican Order was established? ANS2 to combat heresy QSN3 The head of the Dominican Order is known as what? ANS3 Master of the Order QSN4 Who is the current Master of the Order? ANS4 Bruno Cadoré QSN5 What is the Order of Preachers known for? ANS5 its intellectual tradition