canons regular
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of canons regular
Middle English term dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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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 James MacCaffrey
So with the very numerous houses of canons regular up and down the land.
From The Coming of the Friars by Augustus Jessopp
The women lived according to the Benedictine rule as interpreted by the Cistercians; the men according to the rule of St Augustine, and were canons regular.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 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
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 Æneas MacDonell Dawson
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