The
Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFMConv), is a branch of the order of
Catholic Friars founded by
Saint Francis of Assisi in 1209. As early as 1224, the members of this Franciscan Order is called by the people in English as
Greyfriars from the color of their garments). The Religious of this Order are also called
Minoriten in the German speaking countries (
Minorites in English) and
Cordelier in France.