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Definition of Franciscans

Franciscan
Franciscan Fran*cis"can, a. [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F. franciscain.] (R. C. Ch.) Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans. Franciscan Brothers, pious laymen who devote themselves to useful works, such as manual labor schools, and other educational institutions; -- called also Brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis. Franciscan Nuns, nuns who follow the rule of t. Francis, esp. those of the Second Order of St. Francis, -- called also Poor Clares or Minoresses. Franciscan Tertiaries, the Third Order of St. Francis.
Franciscan
Franciscan Fran*cis"can, n. (R.C.Ch.) A monk or friar of the Order of St. Francis, a large and zealous order of mendicant monks founded in 1209 by St. Francis of Assisi. They are called also Friars Minor; and in England, Gray Friars, because they wear a gray habit.

Meaning of Franciscans from wikipedia

- The Franciscans are a group of related mendicant religious orders of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1209 by the Italian saint Francis of ****isi, these...
- The Order of Friars Minor (also called the Franciscans, the Franciscan Order, or the Seraphic Order; postnominal abbreviation OFM) is a mendicant Catholic...
- variety of forms and communities. It is especially po****r with the Franciscans, Cistercians, and the Annunciades of St. Joan of France. The devotion...
- Ávila in the 16th century. The Franciscans, founded in 1209. They are also known as the Friars Minor. The Franciscans were founded by St. Francis of ****isi...
- tertiaries ****isting the Conventual Franciscans at Drogheda in 1855. Although the friary closed in 2000, the Secular Franciscans continue to meet in Drogheda...
- Observant (OFMObs, now OFM), the other being the Conventuals (OFMConv). Franciscans reformed as Capuchins in 1525 with the purpose of regaining the original...
- Franciscan Sisters may refer to: Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Franciscan Sisters of Mary Franciscan Sisters...
- Franciscan Ceramics are ceramic tableware and tile products produced by Gladding, McBean & Co. in Los Angeles, California, US from 1934 to 1962, International...
- Franciscans are members of the Order of Friars Minor, a Catholic religious order founded in 1209 by Francis of ****isi. Franciscans may also refer to: Order...
- The Fraticelli (Italian for "Little Brethren") or Spiritual Franciscans opposed changes to the rule of Saint Francis of ****isi, especially with regard...