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Male Franciscans are called "friars" (i.e. brothers) to distinguish them from members of monastic orders, who are referred to as "monks." While the vows taken by each are similar, friars work among ordinary people, promoting and living the Gospel through teaching, service, or charitable work, whereas monks conventionally live apart from the world in their own communities.

Male Franciscans are called "friars" (i.e. brothers) to distinguish them from members of monastic orders, who are referred to as "monks." While the vows taken by each are similar, friars work among ordinary people, promoting and living the Gospel through teaching, service, or charitable work, whereas monks conventionally live apart from the world in their own communities.

Most Franciscans, regardless of the particular order, are Roman Catholics, but there are also Anglican Franciscans, Lutheran Franciscans, and some Orthodox Eastern Franciscans. There is also an organization for Franciscans of various churches, the ''Order of Ecumenical Franciscans.''

Most Franciscans, regardless of the particular order, are [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholics]], but there are also Anglican Franciscans, Lutheran Franciscans, and some Orthodox Eastern Franciscans. There is also an organization for Franciscans of various churches, the ''Order of Ecumenical Franciscans.''

 

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[[Category:Religious Orders]]

[[Category:Religious Orders]]