Bible Encyclopedias
Minorites

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name of the Franciscan order, derived from the later denomination adopted by their founder, Fratres Minores. (See FRANCISCANS).

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