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Elizabeth was an early member of which Franciscan group?

  • The Brown Order

  • The Secular Order

  • The Poor Clares

  • Third Order

Answer

The Third Order of Saint Francis, also known as the Secular Franciscan Order, is a Catholic lay order in which members seek to live the Gospel ideals while living in the secular world. It was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1221 and is distinct from the First Order (friars) and Second Order (nuns).
Crowned with Virtue: The Enigmatic Life and Legacy of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Crowned with Virtue: The Enigmatic Life and Legacy of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

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