Bible Encyclopedias
Regular Clerks

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

are modern religious orders founded for preaching, medicine, or education. The principal are the Theatines (q.v.), founded by Paul IV, and the Oratorians (q.v.), instituted in 1550 by Philip Neri, of Florence.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Regular Clerks'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/regular-clerks.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.