Bible Encyclopedias
Archfraternities

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

are those religious orders, in the Roman Catholic Church, which have given origin to others, or have authority over them. They convey to those which are subject to them their laws and statutes, their mode of dress, and their peculiar privileges.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Archfraternities'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/archfraternities.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.