单词 | Franciscan |
释义 | Franciscan/franˈsɪsk(ə)n![]() noun A friar, sister, or lay member of a Christian religious order founded in 1209 by St Francis of Assisi or based on its rule, and noted for its preachers and missionaries.Christian outposts founded by Dominicans, Franciscans, and Augustinians grew into towns....
Divergences of practice led to the separation of the Friars Minor of the Observance (the Observants) and the Friars Minor Conventual (the Conventuals) in 1517, and to the foundation of the stricter Friars Minor Capuchin (the Capuchins) in 1529. The order of Franciscan nuns was founded by St Clare (circa 1212) under the direction of St Francis; they are known as ‘Poor Clares’. adjective Relating to or denoting St Francis or the Franciscans.Scientists are using brain imaging to pinpoint the circuits that are active and connecting when Tibetan Buddhists meditate and Franciscan nuns pray....
OriginFrom French franciscain, from modern Latin Franciscanus, from Franciscus 'Francis'. Rhymes |
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