The Congregation of the Carmelite Religious (earlier known as the Third Order Apostolic of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) was founded by Mother Veronica of the Passion on July 16,1868, in France. Mother Veronica (nee Sophie Leeves) was born on October Mother Veronica (nee Sophie Leeves) was born on 1 , 1823 in Constantinople of English Anglican Parents. The atmosphere Of love in her home culminated in her Outstanding love for God which was expressed in her tendency to serve the helpless, the afflicted and the sick. She received a liberal education in this happy, religious and cultured
