Grey Friar (Noun)
Meaning
A Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The grey friar walked through the monastery garden, his simple habit a symbol of his devotion to a life of poverty and service.
- As a young man, he was drawn to the ideals of the Franciscan order and chose to become a grey friar, dedicating himself to a life of prayer and ministry.
- The townspeople looked up to the grey friar as a spiritual leader and sought his guidance in times of need.
- In his role as a grey friar, he was committed to living a simple and austere life, renouncing worldly possessions and focusing on his spiritual growth.
- The arrival of the grey friar was met with warmth and respect by the villagers, who were grateful for his presence and the spiritual comfort he brought.