Catholic Word of the Day: CANONS REGULAR, 04-09-15

CCDictionary ^ | 04-09-15 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

[Salvation]

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CANONS REGULAR

 

Priests who are bound by religious vows and who live in community under a distinctive rule. Originating in the eleventh century, in connection with the reform movement of Pope Gregory VII, they have mainly adopted the Rule of St. Augustine.

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[Salvation]

Many adopt the Rule of St. Benedict also.

[Salvation]

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