# The Friars — Verses on Various Occasions character guide

> The Friars in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** their

**First appearance:** 0018-xvi-monks

## Who they are

Religious brothers, mentioned in a poem about monastic life.

## In the story

### [Monks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xvi-monks)

Monks of the olden time, depicted as rhymesters in Latin, living secretly in the Church's fold, and learning through vigils, fasts, and penance.

### [St. Philip in Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxv-st-philip-in-himself)

Mentioned as a zealous band led by Dominic or Francis, standing where foes are fierce or friends have fled.

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