The Third Order of the Society of St. Pope Pius X
The Third Order allows the laity to participate more closely with the apostolic work of the Society of St. Pius X.
What is the Third Order?
"Third Order" signifies membership of the laity in a religious order. The laity has always been distinguished from clergy or religious. A third order gives the laity a degree of participation in what is proper to the clergy or religious.
Ultimately, the reason for third orders is the sanctification of the laity. As Tertiaries, the laity possess an additional means of sanctification through the Order or a religious congregation; they are instructed in the spiritual life by the specific character and spirit of the order; and they partake in the spiritual treasures of the Order.
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The Importance of the Third Order Today
Letter from Fr. Pagliarani on the Third Order of the Society of Saint Pius X
The Importance of the Third Order >
Sursum Corda - Newsletter
Sursum Corda is the newsletter of the SSPX's Third Order in the United States District. It is published by the Third Order chaplain.
Third Order Conferences
Conferences given by the chaplain of the US District SSPX Third Order to the Third Order members in Dickinson, Texas.
Rule of the Third Order
Read the Sursum Corda Newsletter that includes the Rule with a letter from the US District chaplain.
The Spirit of the SSPX by Archbishop Lefebvre
A compilation of five articles written by Archbishop Lefebvre in which he outlines to the SSPX's members the spirit of their priestly society.
