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The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) is an order of friars in the Roman Catholic Church, the chief and only permanent offshoot of the Franciscans.

The Capuchines

The Capuchines are Capuchin nuns. They were founded in 1538 in Naples. They lived according to the rules and regulations of the Capuchin friars, and so austere was the life that they were called "Sisters of Suffering." The order spread to France and Spain. A few convents still exist.

Related Topics:
1538 - Naples

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Introduction
Origins
The order's rules
The Capuchines
Early setbacks
Expansion
To the present day
References
External links

 

 

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