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A group of catholic men tracing their roots back to Francis of Assisi, following the "Rules of St. Francis".

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Q: Who were the Franciscan monks?
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What color robe due franciscan monks wear?

Franciscan monks typically wear brown robes, which symbolize humility and simplicity in their way of life.


What did franciscan monks do in their spare time?

absouletly nothing


Who found the Franciscan order of monks?

There are Franciscan Friars and they were founded by St. Francis of Assisi.


What were Franciscan and Jesuit monks called in new world?

Neither Franciscans or Jesuits are monks.


What types of monks are there?

Some types of monks include Benedictine monks, Franciscan monks, and Trappist monks. Each type of monk belongs to a different religious order with its own set of customs, practices, and rules.


Where was the Franciscan order of monks founded?

The is no such thing as a "Franciscan Order of monks." Monks are monks: Benedictines, Cisterisans, etc. Franciscans are friars, and they were founded by St. Francis of Assisi, who founded his Order in Assisi.


What Catholic order of monks is named after St. Francis of Assisi?

The Franciscan Order. However, they are not monks, they are friars. Monks live in a monastery and work there, friars live in a convent or friary and work in the "real world."


What promises did the Franciscan monks have to join order?

Franciscan monks take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi. They dedicate themselves to a life of humility, simplicity, and service to others, especially the poor and marginalized. It is a commitment to living out the Gospel values of love, compassion, and care for creation.


Who founded the Franciscan order?

St Francis of Asissi founded the order of the fransiscan monks(A.K.A. the friaors minor)and he is the saint of animals to!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What Catholic order of monks is named after St. Francis of Assisi and why did the pope grant him permission to form this new order?

The Franciscan order was named after its founder, St. Francis of Assisi. However, they were not monks, they were friars. Monks live in monasteries while friars live in the world.


Can a Franciscan priest perform a Catholic wedding ceremony at a reception?

Monks and priests are all able to administer the holy sacraments including marriage. I would have no problem with the idea of a Franciscan priest performing my marriage in a church - the legal requirements are same of course.


Is a monk like a Franciscan Friar?

Monks live in monasteries while friars live in groups or singly in the world, and work in their communities or parishes much as regular parish priests do.