Third Order of Saint Francis
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The Third Order of Saint Francis, or Franciscan Tertiaries, is the third order of the Franciscan tradition of Christianity, founded by the medieval Italian Catholic friar St. Francis of Assisi.
Olpe Franziskanerinnen-Mutterhaus
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Secular Franciscan Order
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The Secular Franciscan Order is part of the third branch of the Franciscan family formed by Catholic men and women who seek to observe the Gospel of Jesus by following the example of Francis of Assisi
Third Order of Saint Francis
…The Order is divided into two different branches, each with its own Rule of Life: 1) The Third Order Secular, now called the Secular Franciscan Order, who belong to local fraternities. These members do not wear a religious habit, take promises rather than religious vows, and do not live in community…
The Secular Franciscan Order and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Francis of Assisi (1182–1226). Painting by El Greco (1541–1614).
Bonaventure (1221–1274), painting by Claude François, ca. 1650–1660.
John Duns Scotus (c1266–1308)
Secular Franciscans can be recognized by the Tau Cross they wear as a lapel pin (here) or pendant.