The term MONASTERY TITLE refers to the titles of members of a religious order living in a monastery. The most common titles are PRIOR, FRIAR, and FRA. A PRIOR is the leader of a monastery, and is responsible for the spiritual and temporal welfare of the members. A FRIAR is a member of a mendicant religious order, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who take vows of poverty and live a life of service. A FRA is a member of a religious order, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who take vows of poverty and live a life of service.