Little Brothers of Francis

Little Brothers of Francis

The 19th and 20th century has seen the creation of a number of religious orders in the Anglican Church. One late addition to Anglican religious life are the Little Brothers of Francis, a contemplative order of Franciscans within the Anglican Church of Australia.

The rule of the Little Brothers of Francis is based on rule of St. Francis of Assisi for hermitages.

[http://www.franciscanhermitage.org/ Their webpage is here]


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