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Conversi

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is a Latin term for lay brothers of a monastery, as having forsaken the world. Convert is a person who is converted. In a monastic sense, converts are lay friars, or brothers admitted for the service of the house, without orders, and not allowed to sing in the choir.

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