Definitions
- A member of a religious order who lives in a community and serves the community through preaching, teaching, and charitable work. - A member of the mendicant orders, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who live a life of poverty and rely on charity for their sustenance. - A clergyman who is not bound by monastic vows and is free to serve in a parish or other ministry.
- A member of a religious order who lives in a monastery and devotes their life to prayer, contemplation, and manual labor. - A person who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience and has withdrawn from the world to live a life of solitude and devotion. - A man who has dedicated his life to serving God through a religious order and follows a strict set of rules and practices.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are members of religious orders.
- 2Both have a strong commitment to their faith.
- 3Both lead a life of service to others.
- 4Both follow a set of rules and practices.
- 5Both are respected figures in their communities.
What is the difference?
- 1Lifestyle: Friars live in a community and serve the community, while monks live in a monastery and devote themselves to prayer and contemplation.
- 2Vows: Friars take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, but are not bound by monastic vows, while monks take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience and are bound by monastic vows.
- 3Purpose: Friars serve the community through preaching, teaching, and charitable work, while monks focus on their spiritual growth and devotion to God.
- 4Role: Friars can serve in a parish or other ministry, while monks typically do not leave the monastery except for specific reasons.
- 5History: Friars emerged in the 13th century as a response to the need for more active ministry, while monks have a longer history dating back to the early Christian era.
Remember this!
Friar and monk are both members of religious orders who lead a life of service to others and follow a set of rules and practices. However, the difference between friar and monk lies in their lifestyle, vows, purpose, role, and history. Friars live in a community and serve the community through preaching, teaching, and charitable work, taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, but not bound by monastic vows. Monks, on the other hand, live in a monastery and devote themselves to prayer and contemplation, taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and are bound by monastic vows.
