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Franciscanism

Franciscanism

1 9.9
A Christian way of life inspired by St Francis that values humility, poverty, and helping poor people
  • noun
  • /frænˈsɪskənɪzəm/
: franciscanismo
  • Many communities around the world embody the spirit of Franciscanism through their commitment to serving the poor and advocating for social justice.

Examples

  • The retreat focused on the practices of Franciscanism, encouraging participants to embrace a lifestyle of simplicity and charity.

  • Like Isabelle of France, Douceline of Digne was a literate and determined woman who followed her own vision of female Franciscanism and institutionalized it in a setting on the edges of the Franciscan Order with the help of a Minister General and Provincial Minister, yet remained technically a laywoman outside the formal control of the Order.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The teachings of St. Francis reflect the core principles of Franciscanism, which include humility and devotion to God.

Synonyms

monasticism
vsFranciscanism
2 9.1

A religious life where people live simply, often in a community and follow strict rules

is a particular order tradition inspired by St Francis, stressing humility and devotion

Surface Forms

Franciscanism singular
Franciscanisms plural

Morphology

Franciscanism = Franciscan (transparent) = Francis + can + ism

Standard derivation: the adjective 'Franciscan' (relating to St. Francis) plus the suffix '-ism' names the system of beliefs or practices.

Etymology

Franciscanism comes from Franciscan, the name for followers of St. Francis of Assisi, and the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'practice'. St. Francis chose to live simply and help the poor, so Franciscanism means a way of life that values 'humility' and 'poverty'.