Tau Cross

[papadave]

I admire the teaching and lifestyle of St. Francis of Assisi. I wear a tau cross. I am planning to join a 3rd order in the near future. Is the wearing of the cross something that should be reserved for members of the order only or am I in any way disrespecting professed Franciscans?

 

[ManyFaces]

No, it is not a sign of disrespect to wear the Tau Cross.

 

[tawny]

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I admire the teaching and lifestyle of St. Francis of Assisi. I wear a tau cross. I am planning to join a 3rd order in the near future. Is the wearing of the cross something that should be reserved for members of the order only or am I in any way disrespecting professed Franciscans?

Anyone is free to wear the Tau Cross. As long as it is worn respectfully, as with any Cross, Medal or Crucifix.

 

[Bookcat]

You may want - since you are seeking that vocation - to hold off for a bit in wearing it …so that when you join it will have greater meaning for you. Just a thought not an obligation of course. We can all wear a Tau -tis a cross. I bought one in Rome (and I am not Franciscan) - but have not worn it. I prefer a medal.