What do Franciscan Friar monks wear?

Answer 1

A Friar's "dress" is called a habit as are the garments worn by all religious in Holy Orders including nuns. Historically, habits are worn in imitation of the founder of any Order eg. The Franciscan Order of Friars Minor. The habit worn by Franciscans is a simple long gown with long sleeves. They also wear a "cowl" which is a garment slipped over the head to form a loose collar- the cowl also incorporates a simple hood which can be pulled up over the head. Also historically, the habit is worn as symbol of humility and is made of a simple and oftentimes rough fabric of a very basic colour: usually black, brown or grey, although white is a colour that may be incorporated depending on the Order.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic AnswerMost Friars who live in the world wear clerical attire, a black shirt and white collar. More traditional Franciscans wear their Habit, I know that the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, who started in New York wear a gray Habit all the time. First Order Franciscans usually wear a black Habit, Third Order Franciscans and Capuchins wear a brown habit.

Answer 3

The garment is called a cowl.

Answer 4

Franciscan Priests wear a garment known as a habit. It is brown and has a hood on it. For a belt, they use a white braided cord known as a cincture.

Answer 5

A habit.