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Pronunciation: [pˈaʃənˌɪst] (IPA)

The term "Passionist" refers to a member of the Passionist Congregation, a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Paul of the Cross in Italy in the 18th century. Synonyms for Passionist may include Passionist monk, Passionist friar, or Pauline. These terms all refer to members of the same religious community who have taken vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. Passionists are known for their devotion to the Passion of Christ and often engage in missionary and evangelizing work throughout the world. Regardless of the term used, Passionists are recognized for their commitment to living a life of faith and service in accordance with their religious beliefs.
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They are of the more recent Roman excavations, but I do not know whether later or earlier than those which have revealed the house of the two Christian gentlemen, John and Paul, of unknown surname, where they suffered death for their faith, under the Passionist church named for them.
"Roman Holidays and Others"
W. D. Howells
The young Passionist father who showed us through the church and the house under it made us wait half an hour while he finished his lunch, but he was worth waiting for.
"Roman Holidays and Others"
W. D. Howells
For greater safety the letters for Breslin were sent under cover through my cousin, Father Bernard O'Loughlin, Superior of the Passionist Fathers in Paris.
"The Life Story of an Old Rebel"
John Denvir

Related words: Passionist, Catholic, Passionist order

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