Third Order Regular of Saint Francis of Penance
The Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance or simply the Third Order Regular of St. Francis (Latin: Tertius Ordo Regularis Sancti Francisci) is a mendicant order rooted in the Third Order of St. Francis which was founded in 1221. The members add the nominal letters T.O.R. after their names to indicate their membership in the congregation.
| Tertius Ordo Regularis Sancti Francisci (Latin) | |
| Abbreviation | T.O.R. (post-nominal letters) |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1221 |
| Founder | Saint Francis of Assisi, O.F.M. |
| Founded at | Italy |
| Type | Mendicant Order of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | General Motherhouse Via dei Fori Imperiali 1, 00186 Rome, Italy |
| Coordinates | 41°54′4.9″N 12°27′38.2″E |
Region served | Worldwide |
Members | 820 members (573 priests) (2018) |
Motto | Latin: English: |
| Amando Trujillo Cano, TOR | |
Ministry | Educational, parochial, missionary works |
Parent organization | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | http://www.franciscanstor.org/ |
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