tertiaries (people in religion)
- Scope note
- Members of the third order of lay members of a Roman Catholic religious order, who are not subject to the strict rule of the regulars, but retain a secular life. The concept was originated by Francis of Assisi and is an established institution among the Franciscans, Dominicans, and other orders.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024