Friar Minor
noun
a friar belonging to the branch of the Franciscan order that observes the strict rule of St. Francis.
Friars Minor
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pluralof Friar Minor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Vazquez worked in the D.C. archdiocese but was ordained as a priest by the Friars Minor Capuchin, a religious order.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 2021
The lawsuit was filed against St. Francis, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, a religious order within the Catholic Church that operates the school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2019
Sister Maria Benedicta toured San Damiano, the run-down church that Saint Francis and the Friars Minor turned over to Saint Clare for her budding order to use as a monastery.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2013
The job is reserved for a member of the Franciscan Order of Capuchin Friars Minor.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2010
"My dear brother," said one of the Friars Minor, who stood beside him, "be strong and prepare thy soul to appear before thy Saviour."
From Brother Francis Less than the least by Eileen Douglas
