Franciscans

Cultural

A religious order founded by Francis of Assisi, known, like Francis, for devotion to poverty. The Franciscans have many divisions, and include both men and women.

Example Sentences

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He renounced his wealth and devoted his life to the poor, founding the order of the Franciscans.

From BBC

The Bishop agrees, but insists that since no other Franciscans are female, Aleys must be sent to the nearby Beguines—laywomen who take no vows, live in community, and work to support the church.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bishop agrees but insists that since no other Franciscans are female, Aleys must be sent to the nearby Beguines — laywomen who take no vows, live in community and work to support the church.

From Los Angeles Times

The Franciscans had previously rejected the site because it was considered too remote and difficult "to sustain the body."

From Science Daily

Social media, he added, is his way of telling San Franciscans—and the world—how the city is progressing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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