White Friar (Noun)
Meaning
A Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The white friar walked through the crowded streets, his simple white cloak a symbol of his devotion to the Carmelite order.
- As a mendicant preacher, the white friar relied on the charity of others to sustain himself while he spread the word of God.
- The white friar's gentle voice and compassionate demeanor drew many to his sermons, seeking guidance and solace.
- In the 13th century, the white friars of the Carmelite order played a significant role in the spiritual renewal of Europe.
- The white friar's humble abode was a testament to his vow of poverty, a reminder that true wealth lies in the love of God.