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The Medieval Friar

Terrance Greer Period 3. The Medieval Friar . The Friar. Friars were people who devoted their lives to helping others out. They were poor as they took a vow of poverty when they began. Duties of a Friar . Friars typically had three duties to perform: 1. Live among the Poor

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The Medieval Friar

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  1. Terrance Greer Period 3. The Medieval Friar

  2. The Friar • Friars were people who devoted their lives to helping others out. • They were poor as they took a vow of poverty when they began.

  3. Duties of a Friar • Friars typically had three duties to perform: • 1. Live among the Poor • 2.Collecting charity on behalf of the poor • 3.serving those less fortunate

  4. To Live Among The Poor • Friars take an initial vow to the life of poverty • They are expected to live in churches or monasteries • Friars would preach the word of their god to the poor • In addition to preaching they would also provide education.

  5. Collecting Charity • Friars were known beggars as they had to beg to receive money in which they donate to the poor • they begged for money and other common necessities

  6. Serving The Poor • Friars made sure that they gave back in return to the poor people in their area • Whether its food or clothing they tried to help out as best as they could

  7. Friar Life • Friars wore brown robe like outfits most commonly • Friars rarely travelled and were based out of the local monasteries or churches • They vowed to poverty so they really didn’t have anything rather lavish.

  8. Works Cited • “What are the Duties of a Friar.”Ehow Network.2011.http://www.ehow.com/list6632704_duties-friar_.html

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