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Passionist

Pas′sion-ist

,
Noun.
(R. C. Ch.)
A member of a religious order founded in Italy in 1737, and introduced into the United States in 1852. The members of the order unite the austerities of the
Trappists with
the activity and zeal of the
Jesuits and
Lazarists. Called also
Barefooted Clerks of the Most Holy Cross
.

Definition 2024


Passionist

Passionist

English

Noun

Passionist (plural Passionists)

  1. A member of a Roman Catholic religious institute with a special emphasis on the Passion of Jesus Christ.

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