The report included churches, synagogues, monasteries, mosques, convents, cathedrals and chapels as places of worship. Numerous convents, abbeys, and other religious institutions were built. Noble women were often patrons of literature, art, monasteries and convents, and religious men. The practice of honoring Mary with flowers originated among monasteries and convents in medieval Europe. Mysticism flourished and monastic convents and communities of Catholic women became institutions within Europe. Mysticism flourished and monastic convents and communities of Catholic women became powerful institutions within Europe. Saint Nectarios of Aegina ordained a number of nuns as deaconesses in convents. Churches, convents, and numerous palazzi were emptied of valuables and artworks. The convents and chapels of the community were confiscated in 1793. The church had one seminary, three convents, and one monastery. A number of religious orders have set up convents and seminaries in the city. Burgos is rich in ancient churches and convents. Parents sought the children they had hidden in convents, orphanages or with foster families. Irala presided over the construction of the cathedral, two churches, three convents, and two schools. On his return, he began making paintings for Paris churches and convents.