Order of Franciscan Hermits
| Formation | 2015[1] |
|---|---|
| Founder | Brother Paul, OFH |
| Type | Third Order Regular |
Members (2022) | 2,300 |
Minister General Guardian | Brother Paul, OFH |
Post-nominal initials | OFH |
| Website | franciscanhermits.org |
The Order of Franciscan Hermits (postnominal abbr. OFH) is a religious order of Franciscan tertiaries. The Order of Franciscan Hermits was founded in 2015 with the mission to "Rebuild the Church and to pray for world peace, through contemplative prayer, compassionate dialogue, fraternal interaction, nonviolent action, and performing the good works asked of us in the Gospel." This is a "Third Order" observance of the way of life originally established by Francis of Assisi.
History
According to the Order of Franciscan Hermits website, "on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 31, 2015," Brother Paul, OFH founded the Order of Franciscan Hermits "as an International Franciscan Private Association of the Christian Faithful - Contemplative Community." They have "Associates and Members in over 90 countries worldwide."
Rules of the Order
The Associates and Members of the Order of Franciscan Hermits follow the "Rule of the Franciscan Third Order Regular." Members who choose to live together follow the "Franciscan Rule for Hermitages."
Foundation
The worldwide head of the Order and Founder, called the Minister General, is currently Brother Paul, OFH. As of 2022[update], the Order has over 2300 Associates and Members in over 90 countries worldwide according to their Frequently Asked Questions and Facebook Group.
Sources
- The primary source of the Order of Franciscan Hermits is its official website, particularly the "About Us" and "Frequently Asked Questions" pages.
- Shorter descriptions can be found on their "Order of Franciscans" Facebook Page, as well as their "Order of Franciscans" Facebook Group.
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- Order of Franciscan Hermits, official website of international Religious Order
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