What is Franciscan?
[[File:Francisbyelgreco.jpg|thumb|right|Francis of Asisi by [[El Greco]]]] The word '''Franciscan''' refers to followers of one of the [[religious order]]s that follow the Rule of St Francis. Saint [[Francis of Assisi]] lived in the [[13th century]]. Franciscans usually lead simple lives without much money. Today, there are three main branches of these orders. They mostly see themselves as part of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] or [[Anglican]] Church. There are also small communities in the [[Old Catholic Church|Old Catholic]] and [[Protestant]] Church. {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Franciscans| ]]