Franciscan Family

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Introduction

The Franciscans were founded by Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226-10-04) and Saint Clare of Assisi (1194 - 1253-08-11). The Franciscan Orders include, for Roman Catholics, the Friars Minor (Order of Friars Minor (OFM), Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) and Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFM Conv)), the Poor Clares and the Third Order. Anglican Franciscans may join one of the three Anglican Franciscan Orders and other protestants may join the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans. Those in northern Europe may be interested in Assisi-Kredsen, The Saint Francis Ecumenical Society (SFES) - Translation, or the Ecumenical Franciscan Society from Eastern Europe (with Lutheran, Catholic,Orthodox, Anglican and free Protestant members). A "radically interfaith" group called the Fourth Order of Francis and Clare is also available.

Franciscan Orders

Roman Catholic
First Order	Order of Friars Minor	Order of Friars Minor Capuchin	Order of Friars Minor Conventual
Second Order	Poor Clares
Third Order	Secular Franciscan Order	Third Order Regular and Franciscan Federation

Anglican
Society of Saint Francis
Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion
Franciscan Order of Céli Dé

Other Denominations
Order of Ecumenical Franciscans
Order of Lutheran Franciscans
Assisi-Kredsen
Fourth Order of Francis and Clare
The Saint Francis Ecumenical Society (SFES) - Translation