Mercedarian
- noun
- /mɜrˈsɛdəˌriən/
- A medieval order of monks (the Mercedarians) ransomed Christian slaves.
- Province of the Mercedarians
- Mercedarian assistant pastor
Examples
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The Mercedarians dedicate their lives to rescuing Christians held captive in various parts of the world.
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Fr. Justin Freeman, O. de M., joined several Mercedarian friars from around the world at a continuing formation week in Rome.
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No mention was made of Father Caruso or the Mercedarians.
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In this case, the Fathers of Our Lady of Mercy (Mercedarians) in Cleveland worked directly under their Roman Province.
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As administrators of two Italian parishes and a mission, the Mercedarians were a significant religious and nationalist presence among Cleveland's Italians.
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Further testimony at this January 31 meeting illuminated the dynamics of the standoff between Holy Redeemer and the Mercedarians.
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In the case of Holy Redeemer, its relationship to another Italian parish under the Mercedarians, Saint Rocco, was crucial to the conflict and the interdict.
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In 1930, Italian Consul Gradenigo wrote favorably about the Mercedarian's "precious apostolate of faith and Patria among Italians and Italo-Americans."
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Throughout history, the Mercedarians have played a crucial role in advocating for the freedom of enslaved individuals.
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Many people admire the selfless work of the Mercedarians, who strive to bring hope to those in desperate situations.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mercedarian is the name for a member of the Order of Mercy, and the word comes from Spanish Merced meaning 'mercy' because the group worked to free people taken as captives. So a Mercedarian is someone who belongs to that order and whose mission was to show 'mercy' by rescuing others.