Capuchin

A monastic order founded in 1529 by Matteo da Bascio (1495-1552) as a reform movement. It is an autonomous branch of the Franciscans and prescribes a very strict rule emphasizing austerity and poverty.

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Capuchin
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024