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Servite

American  
[sur-vahyt] / ˈsɜr vaɪt /

noun

Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a member of an order of mendicant friars, founded in Florence in 1233, engaged in fostering devotion to the Virgin Mary.


Etymology

Origin of Servite

From the Medieval Latin word Servītēs, dating back to 1540–50. See serve, -ite 1

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“This is my 33rd year and I haven’t been paid a cent and I’m not looking for a cent,” said the 76-year-old, who is a former Servite parent.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Val Moreno looks like he’s enjoying every minute while volunteering to hold the down marker at Servite High home football games as part of the Friars’ chain crew.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

This is the first opportunity for early clues as to how first-year coaches are doing at JSerra, Los Alamitos, Servite, Orange Lutheran, Long Beach Poly and Oaks Christian.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

Long Beach Poly boasts one of the proudest programs in California yet Harris opted to transfer to Servite in February 2025 and has not looked back.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

The money was a thank-offering from a woman for having been absolved from a vow by one of the Servite priests.

From Fra Bartolommeo by Flora Kendrick

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