canons regular

American  

[kan-uhnz reg-yuh-ler] / ˈkæn ənz ˈrɛg yə lər /

plural noun

1. Roman Catholic Church canon22

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Etymology

Origin of canons regular

Middle English term dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

In the same year St. Vincent took possession of the priory of St. Lazare placed at his disposal by the canons regular of St. Victor.

From History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 1 by MacCaffrey, James

Having adored the Blessed Sacrament, and venerated the relics of the Virgin Martyr, he entered the neighboring convent of canons regular of St. John Lateran, where a suitable repast awaited the august visitor.

From Pius IX. And His Time by Dawson, Æneas MacDonell

They ruined the orders who were permitted to hold worldly possessions, namely, monks, canons regular, nuns, and Brethren of the Cross, etc .

From Irish Race in the Past and the Present by Thebaud, Augustus J.

Though the usage is not accurate, friars, and also canons regular, are often spoken of as monks and included among the monastic orders.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various

At first it had been but a congregation of canons regular and had worn the canons’ black cassock with white linen rochet.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various