Religiosi
a term applied, until the 10th century, ) to those who led a monastic life, to distinguish them t from the clergy and laity. They were also called Canonici and Regulares (q.v.).
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a term applied, until the 10th century, ) to those who led a monastic life, to distinguish them t from the clergy and laity. They were also called Canonici and Regulares (q.v.).