This reflects the continual effort of Carmelites throughout the centuries to return to the eremitical life of a hermit in the mountains in imitation of Elijah from the Book of Kings in the Old Testament.
This reflects the Carmelites' unwavering dedication to re-embracing their monastic roots by adopting a life of solitude and self-denial, much like that of Elijah as portrayed in the biblical narrative from the Book of Kings.