OFS
Religion abbreviation · Religious Title
| Stands for | Secular Franciscan Order |
|---|---|
| Categories | Religion |
OFS stands for Secular Franciscan Order, a religious title abbreviation.
Lay Catholic men and women, married or single, who follow the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order while living in the world use these letters. Members make a permanent commitment called profession after a period of formation.
Example: The parish's Secular Franciscan fraternity meets monthly, and members sign their names with OFS.
Usage notes
The order traces its origins to St. Francis's penitents in the 13th century and was long called the Third Order of St. Francis. Pope Paul VI approved its current rule in 1978. Members do not wear a habit but often a Tau cross.
Related abbreviations
More religious title abbreviations
- O.Praem. – Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré
- OCD – Order of Discalced Carmelites
- OCSO – Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance
- OFM – Order of Friars Minor
- OFM Cap. – Order of Friars Minor Capuchin
- OFM Conv. – Order of Friars Minor Conventual
- OMI – Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
- OP – Order of Preachers
- OSA – Order of Saint Augustine
- OSB – Order of Saint Benedict
- OSF – Order of Saint Francis
- OSU – Order of Saint Ursula