Third Order Regular Franciscans
(TERTIUS ORDO REGULARIS SANCTI FRANCISCI)
PROVINCE OF OUR LADY OF LANKA, SRI LANKA
The Third Order Regular Franciscans (TOR) of St. Francis in Sri Lanka which is called Tertius Ordo Regularis Sancti Francisci in Latin is a mendicant Order founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1221 and enumerated by the Catholic Church among the clerical institutes of pontifical right. In 1978, the Catholic Third Order of Saint Francis was reorganized and given a new Rule of Life, approved by Pope Paul VI.
The form of life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis is to observe the Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ by living in obedience, in poverty and in chastity.
Following Jesus Christ after the example of St. Francis, they recognize that they are called to make greater efforts in their observance of the precepts and counsels of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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113th General Chapter of TOR Franciscan Order
From May 28- June 10, 2025, At the Basilica of Sts. Cosmos and Damian, Rome. Capitulars representing Tor Franciscans Sri Lanka are: Very Rev Fr... [Read More]
Temporary Profession - 2025
TOR Franciscan Province of Our Lady of Lanka, Sri Lanka is blessed with two newly professed friars for the 2025. Friar Nadun Chamara (Kotugoda Parish... [Read More]
Way of the Cross 2025
WAY OF THE CROSS - 2025 AT ST. ANOTONY'S SHRINE, LIYANAGEMULLA We adore You O Christ, here and all the Churches of the World, And we bless You, ... [Read More]
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