What was the place of third order in society?(4 marks)

1.	What was the place of third order in society?(4 marks)
Answer» The term\xa0Third Order\xa0signifies, in general, lay members of religious\xa0orders, who\xa0do\xa0not necessarily live in community and yet can claim to wear the habit and participate in the good works of some great\xa0order. Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism and Anglicanism all recognize\xa0Third Orders.\xa0The\xa0Third Order\xa0consists of religious and lay men and women who try to emulate St. Francis\'s spirit by performing works of teaching, charity, and social service.

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