Conventuals

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.