Alexians
The Alexians, officially named as the Congregation of Alexian Brothers (Latin: Congregatio Fratrum Cellitarum seu Alexianorum), abbreviated C.F.A., is a Catholic lay religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men specifically devoted to caring for the sick which has its origin in Europe at the time of the Black Death. They follow the Augustinian rule.
Congregatio Fratrum Cellitarum seu Alexianorum | |||
| Abbreviation | C.F.A. | ||
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| Nickname | Alexians | ||
| Named after | St Alexis | ||
| Formation | 1334 | ||
| Founded at | Aachen, Germany. | ||
| Type | Lay Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right for men | ||
| Purpose | Medical care of the sick poor people | ||
| Headquarters | Generalate 198 James Blvd, Signal Mountain, Tennessee | ||
Members | 47 members as of 2020 | ||
Superior General | Br. Lawrence Krueger, C.F.A. | ||
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Motto | Latin: Caritas Christi Urget Nos English: The love of Christ inspires us | ||
Patron | St Alexis | ||
Parent organization | Catholic Church | ||
| Website | alexianbrothers | ||
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