Cordeliers
The Cordeliers were a mendicant order of friars founded in 1209 by Saint Francis of Assisi. Their name comes from the cord worn around their habit, a symbol of poverty and penance. Officially known as the Order of Friars Minor, they were one of the earliest and most prominent branches of the Franciscan movement. The Cordeliers were dedicated to a life of poverty, preaching, and service to the poor and marginalized.
Their emphasis on evangelical poverty and their itinerant lifestyle, often living among the common people, made
Over time, the Franciscan order saw internal divisions and reforms, leading to the development of different