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 8th century Puoche was mentioned as the place of his tomb, and on the site was built the celebrated monastery of canons regular, St Florian, which still exists.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 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 Dawson, Æneas MacDonell

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

At the age of eight he entered along with his widowed father the neighbouring priory of canons regular at Villard-Beno�t, where he was ordained deacon at nineteen.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various

The original convent was destroyed by the Northmen, but was re-established by Duke William Longsword as a house of canons regular, which shortly afterwards was converted into a Benedictine monastery.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various